See you later Istanbul… In Turkey, when you part ways, it is not common to say ‘goodbye’ but rather, ’see you later’. ‘Görüşmek’ in Turkish means ‘to meet’. Adding the ‘ürüz’ to the end changes the word to mean ‘we will mee[...]
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April 3rd, 2011 - 12:42 pm § in Turkey
“Çok İyi Ya!”
After the end of every song, my Turkish friend Semih, without fail, would sit straight clapping and smiling as he said enthusiastically, “çok iyi ya!” “So good” he proclaimed! Semih, my tall, thin friend from Tokat, could not have described the notes and rhythms of Erkan O[...]
March 28th, 2011 - 6:56 am § in Turkey
Fajitas, Fishing, and Crossing Continents
The past few weekends in Turkey have been filled with exploring, cooking, and adventures. Despite a few cold days here and there, Spring is beginning to blossom. The days have been clear with a bright sun. I have heard Istanbul is incredible during Springtime when all the flowers begin to bloom. I c[...]
November 26th, 2010 - 4:00 am § in Turkey
Bayram in Gaziantep
I hope everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Despite not eating Turkey, I had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. A group of us went to a nice restaurant and shared a nice meal together. We even went around the table saying what we are thankful for! It was great to share this not only with other America[...]
November 14th, 2010 - 5:00 pm § in Turkey
Adventures in Türkiye!
Since school has started things have been quite hectic for me here. Lots of reading and lots of activities! There is one group on campus here at Bogazici, the Erasmus Student Network, which caters specifically to Erasmus and exchange students. During the first month of school they have organized sev[...]
November 7th, 2010 - 4:41 am § in Turkey
Asia, School, and Rumeli Feneri
Sorry for the delay in posting, things here have been so hectic an busy that I have not had the chance to write much. Here is my entry about my first few weeks at school and in Istanbul. Enjoy! What an incredible week and a half I have had! I have journeyed to Asia, began a [...][...]
September 27th, 2010 - 10:34 am § in Turkey
Princes’ Islands
A few days ago, Eloise, Eva, and another exchange student from Hungary, went to the Princes’ Islands. This chain of Islands, the two largest being Buyukada and Heybeliada, is located in the Sea of Marmara, about a forty-five minute ferry ride from the European side of Istanbul. During the time[...]
September 22nd, 2010 - 4:51 pm § in Turkey
A busy and exciting week
My first week and a half in Istanbul has been amazing, nerve racking, exciting, and overwhelming. As I adjust to this new environment I am faced with daily challenges but also wonderful opportunities to discover a new city and country. My first weekend in Istanbul was rather eventful. On Saturday,af[...]
September 12th, 2010 - 6:57 am § in Turkey
Istanbul!
As my flight landed a few days ago at Ataturk International Airport, a large smile came across my face. I had finally reached the destination I had been waiting for since January. It was surreal and exciting as I exited the plane and made my way towards customs. An old friend of mine, Derya, a [...][...]
September 10th, 2010 - 6:01 pm § in Turkey
From Morocco to Istanbul
Finally, following nine days of traveling from the U.S. to Frankfurt to Morocco, I have landed safe and sound in Istanbul Turkey. The city is huge and a bit overwhelming at first, but I know in time I will become accustomed to the hustle and bustle. My time spent in Morocco was incredible, each city[...]