AIFS Summer Istanbul Program Past Review
By Angelina D (International Studies, University of San Francisco) - abroad from 06/15/2014 to 08/15/2014 with
Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
The program was definitely worthwhile and I strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The AIFS summer program in Istanbul, Turkey was amazing and very well organized. There was a wide variety of courses offered, housing and meals were covered, and we were able to go on many program excursions. |
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The food options at the cafeteria were great and very affordable! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Everything was relatively affordable so living on a student's budget was definitely possible. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to making as many friends as possible! |
