Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Fatih

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

You can do a lot of thing in İstanbul even you can have great years without routins.

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Intensive, colourful, different(largeley).

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

Absolutely everybody have different neccesary but avarage (accommodation ,food,transportation,entertainment etc) 500 €

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

It's really difficult to rent a flat but you can join people
so now i have a erasmus flatmate now but next term maybe i can advice myself :)

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

Kind of spices, meat,union, paste is common and i love them.

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

Palaces, bazaars shopping, centers,bosphorus, shisa cafes and much more..

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

Taksim,Kadıköy and Beşiktaş

What advice would you give future students heading to Istanbul?

If you set up good relationship with domestical students they can help you every issues just be friendly and you can be sure about good response ..