Mobility specification

Country:Türkiye

Institution:MEF University

City:İstanbul

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Psychology

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching is mostly designed as flipped classrooms and is more interactive, unlike regular MUNI teaching where we are more used to lectures.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The University offers student events and societies.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups, whatsapp groups ESI Istanbul.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?They only wanted us to pay rent in cash and euros, so I lost about another 20 euros just for each ATM withdrawal.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace, Basilica of the Cisterns, Balat, Bosphorus Cruise.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Principe Islands.

Share your best experience:Probably every cruise on the Bosphorus in good weather, when I enjoyed the view of magical Istanbul from all sides.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?This Erasmus was a glimpse into a completely different culture and way of life, where despite spending 4 months in the city, I still had a lot to discover and admire, while still coming to understand how many things don't work in the country and appreciating home even more. So for me, a perfect combination for an unforgettable Erasmus.