Erasmus Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Kim

Why did you choose to go to Istanbul, Turkey?

To get to know new cultures.

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How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

180€/months, for 5 months.

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Easy, relaxed (just got stressed by the horrible traffic).

Would you recommend the city and the University of Istanbul to other students?

City: yes.

University: no.

What is the food like?

Different, but very tasty - and incredibly cheap.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Istanbul?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

330€/month.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

The language is horrible, even with a language course at my university.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Istanbul from your city?

By plane.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Istanbul?

Taksim and Kadikoy.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Istanbul?

I forgot the names..

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Valide Han.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Istanbul in the future?

Practice some Turkish phrases in advance - as on the Asian side no one is able to speak English.