Experience in Gaziantep, Turkey by Erhan

What is it like to live in Gaziantep? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

If you like history and different culture it is a really amazing city for foreigners but don't stay for a long term stay in Antep because there isn't lot of social life in Antep. But, if you have friends in Gaziantep, for sure you will have wonderful time there.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Gaziantep?

Social life is so poor. Generally, it is so good to sit somewhere with your friends and you can spend your time around university. There are 3 universities in Antep, so you can meet lots of friend in Antep and you will have good times with them. The party culture doesn't exist there. There are parties but it is really different from other countries. We just have traditional music and dance to this music. So for sure it will be too strange for you.

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How much does it cost to live in Gaziantep?

If possible, try to stay in dormitory because it is very cheap for a student, you will pay just between 50-100 euros for dormitory. Also, you can rent a studio apartment, it is nearly 250-350 euros but you can decrease these prices if you have friends to stay together. It is already a bit hard ro rent a big home for a student and too expensive. Forget big flats if you are a student in Gaziantep.

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Gaziantep? Is there any advice you can give?

İt is not too hard to find accommodation. Just try to find a friend in Antep and try to find a place without a real estate agent but with your friends (native friends). Because you must pay commission to a real estate agent. And be ready to pay deposit in Antep because without deposit it is a bit hard to rent or stay somewhere.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

For sure they have really amazing culture for the food. So don't hesitate about it just come and live it.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Gaziantep?

There aren't lots of places but if you have time you can visit:

• Sankopark (mall);
• Gaziantep Castle;
• Rum castle (a bit far from Antep -1. 5 hr- you need a car but amazing places);
• Mozaik museum;
• Old town and houses in Antep (Beylerbeyi);
• War museum;
• Botanic garden.

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Is it good to eat out in Gaziantep? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Especially, try to eat traditional food but don't forget to try a Turkish kebab! And if you don't want to pay too much money, learn quick good places with good prices.

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Is the nightlife good in Gaziantep? Where is good to go?

There is no nightlife in Antep but there are some nice places too, like La Mía Verita (like a café). It is a bit hard to find a nightclub.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Gaziantep?

Don't worry about anything just come and see different culture. And if native people see that you are a foreign, they will try to help you all time. But you know, everywhere you will meet bad people too.