Reviews of Bogaziçi Üniversitesi | Turkey

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Bram J

Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

Although English is the official language of instruction, there are many officials not speaking at all -or only speaking a few words- of the English language. Still most people are very friendly if you are trying to make them understand including Turkish in your sentences.

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Bram J

Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

take a look here: http://registration.boun.edu.tr/ Click on 'general services' and 'schedule' to view the courses offered in your specific semester. It differs a lot from the general course listing. The information given by contact persons is usually not totally correct.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

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“The best university of Turkey”

Batuhan D

Turkey, Undergraduate
Sociology, 2019

Overall

A temple of knowledge to learn new languages, and a life vision under limited circumstances of Turkey

Pros

Global vision, free speech, working institutions, great library

Cons

Turkey's local political conditions

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“The Best State University in Turkey”

Gülpınar S

Turkey, Undergraduate
Education, Teacher Training, 2016

Overall

This university not only has the best educators in Turkey but also the best campus that you can imagine.

Pros

High quality education and numerous opportunities

Cons

The new rector

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Tamilla M

Brown University, Providence, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I spoke both the language of instruction (English) and the host country language (Turkish) at a fluent/native level before and after my study abroad. So there was no problem at any point.

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