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4.54 / 5 based on 69 reviews
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The university is so big that it is advantageous to live there. My choice to live on campus would depend upon which facility I am assigned. Some facilities on campus are less than desirable.
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Personal comments
The accommadations are nice in general. The have help to clean the facility. Laundry, food, computer and recreation services are available in each facility.
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Kebabistan is the best kebap place in the city of Ankara. Kizilay is the best district for shopping and nightlife. Take the time to travel. Turkey is full of amazing sites!
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Be as outgoing as possible. There are a lot of resources at ODTU.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
A bit more of the Turkish language.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a great university, with great people. I recommend it for any Turkish academic experience.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel by bus. It's SO cheap and provides great service.
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Turkey is very cheap!!!
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Joel C
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, United States
Architecture, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Turkish is a very different language, but it's fun.
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