What is school in Turkey like?
I'm doing an article about Schools Around the World and one of the countries I want to highlight is Turkey. I'd like to know about the schedule of a normal school day, what lunch is like, what teachers are like, what makes Turkish schools different from American schools, etc. All answerers welcome, but Turkish students who have first hand experience especially encouraged to answer. If you are a Turkish student and you would like to participate in an interview, please leave your email address as well. Thanks so much for your help! www.jjexpress.sitesled.com ** For schedules and any additional information, we'll take anything you know...just specify what kind of school you attend. You can also email additional info to editor.jjexpress@gmail.com Thanks!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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very well. i will try to help. good luck on your project!
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Is it going to be easier for me to get into Harvard, because I'm really into astronomy and astrophysics?
Is it going to be easier for me to get into Harvard, because I'm really into astronomy and astrophysics?
I'm just wondering if it is going to be slightly easier for me to be accepted in Harvard. Because not a lot of people (at least not as much as people who tend to get into different departments) like or let's say choose astronomy for their college life.But I don't know. And also what qualifications do I need to get into Harvard astronomy??(Or maybe Oxford. You choose) I'm 14 and just graduted from middle school. Also, I'm an international student( From: Turkey)
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Harvard is a top school for astronomy, especially since it includes the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, one of the top astronomy research institutions in the world. Don't expect by putting astronomy or physics down as a major it will be any easier to get accepted. Also, there really aren't any jobs in astronomy if you don't have a PhD, and if you want to go to grad school in astronomy, you should be majoring in physics, not astronomy - astronomy, math, and computer science courses are useful/necessary as well, but physics is essential for getting into grad school in astronomy. Harvard only accepts about 7% of applicants, and fewer foreign applicants. You need very high grades and test scores just to have a chance of getting in, and then you need to find some way to stand out. Having some experience in astronomy - either as an amateur or in research - could help a lot.
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Eri is right on, as usual. I just want to add my two cents with regard to the impact of your prospective major on your admissions chances. To put it simply, it's just not very important. A sizable majority of students enter college not knowing what they want to study, or else wind up changing their plans at least once. Beyond that, undergraduate colleges, unlike PhD programs, aren't usually trying to fill spots in certain niche fields. The traditional criteria will still be the overwhelming factors that determine your admissions. That said, I can think of some scenarios where your interest in astrophysics has some superficial impact on your application. First of all, it's a relatively uncommon academic interest, so any substantial experience you can produce in your applications may make you stand out a bit. Second, the fact that you're able to connect your interests and long-term career goals specifically to the reputation of one of Harvard's departments and/or faculty can help to strengthen your argument for why you want to attend the university. "Why Harvard" essays can become boring pretty fast. Doing some homework and actually connecting to the university in a real way can only help your chances.
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I'm just wondering if it is going to be slightly easier for me to be accepted in Harvard. Because not a lot of people (at least not as much as people who tend to get into different departments) like or let's say choose astronomy for their college life.But I don't know. And also what qualifications do I need to get into Harvard astronomy??(Or maybe Oxford. You choose) I'm 14 and just graduted from middle school. Also, I'm an international student( From: Turkey)
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Harvard is a top school for astronomy, especially since it includes the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, one of the top astronomy research institutions in the world. Don't expect by putting astronomy or physics down as a major it will be any easier to get accepted. Also, there really aren't any jobs in astronomy if you don't have a PhD, and if you want to go to grad school in astronomy, you should be majoring in physics, not astronomy - astronomy, math, and computer science courses are useful/necessary as well, but physics is essential for getting into grad school in astronomy. Harvard only accepts about 7% of applicants, and fewer foreign applicants. You need very high grades and test scores just to have a chance of getting in, and then you need to find some way to stand out. Having some experience in astronomy - either as an amateur or in research - could help a lot.
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Eri is right on, as usual. I just want to add my two cents with regard to the impact of your prospective major on your admissions chances. To put it simply, it's just not very important. A sizable majority of students enter college not knowing what they want to study, or else wind up changing their plans at least once. Beyond that, undergraduate colleges, unlike PhD programs, aren't usually trying to fill spots in certain niche fields. The traditional criteria will still be the overwhelming factors that determine your admissions. That said, I can think of some scenarios where your interest in astrophysics has some superficial impact on your application. First of all, it's a relatively uncommon academic interest, so any substantial experience you can produce in your applications may make you stand out a bit. Second, the fact that you're able to connect your interests and long-term career goals specifically to the reputation of one of Harvard's departments and/or faculty can help to strengthen your argument for why you want to attend the university. "Why Harvard" essays can become boring pretty fast. Doing some homework and actually connecting to the university in a real way can only help your chances.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Can a Fiance Visa be changed to a Student Visa?
Can a Fiance Visa be changed to a Student Visa?
i have a girlfriend from Turkey and she was going to get married a man a few years ago but instead wants to come visit me. can she change her visa from fiance to student. shes going to go to colledge
Immigration - 2 Answers
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She will need a new student visa .her fiancee visa is probably out of date now http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1270.html
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No, she can't change a fiancee visa to a student visa. What happened with her fiancee visa? Did she travel to USA on a fiancee visa? How long did she stay in USA? When did she go back to Turkey? I understand that she is currently abroad in Turkey. If this is the case, she will need to apply for an appropriate visa before coming to USA (e.g. a student visa if admitted to a US college; or a visitor's visa if she plans to visit you in USA, etc).
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i have a girlfriend from Turkey and she was going to get married a man a few years ago but instead wants to come visit me. can she change her visa from fiance to student. shes going to go to colledge
Immigration - 2 Answers
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She will need a new student visa .her fiancee visa is probably out of date now http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1270.html
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No, she can't change a fiancee visa to a student visa. What happened with her fiancee visa? Did she travel to USA on a fiancee visa? How long did she stay in USA? When did she go back to Turkey? I understand that she is currently abroad in Turkey. If this is the case, she will need to apply for an appropriate visa before coming to USA (e.g. a student visa if admitted to a US college; or a visitor's visa if she plans to visit you in USA, etc).
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Will I need shots / a visa to go to Turkey?
Will I need shots / a visa to go to Turkey?
As a Canadian underage student I'm going to Turkey in July for about 3 weeks and I was wondering if I'll need any certain shots or a visa?.
Turkey - 3 Answers
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See 1st site for vaccination recommendations. see 2nd site to see that Turkey is not on the list of countries you may travel to without a visa. See 3rd site to apply for a visa.
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You do need a visa; you could either obtain it beforehand from the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa or at the border when you are entering to Turkey http://www.turkishembassy.com/II/K/visa_requirements.htm "Immunizations are not required for travel to Turkey. However, it is recommended that all booster shots be up to date" http://www.turkishembassy.com/II/K/FAQ.htm#2 You will need a letter of consent from your parents since you are an underage student to travel with another person and to be outside the country. Turkish Consulate in Ottawa has toll free number which you can phone them for clarifications Consular Call Centre at 1 888 566 7656, between 08.30am – 17.30pm hours at Central American Time zone.
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Yes you need shots!
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As a Canadian underage student I'm going to Turkey in July for about 3 weeks and I was wondering if I'll need any certain shots or a visa?.
Turkey - 3 Answers
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See 1st site for vaccination recommendations. see 2nd site to see that Turkey is not on the list of countries you may travel to without a visa. See 3rd site to apply for a visa.
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You do need a visa; you could either obtain it beforehand from the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa or at the border when you are entering to Turkey http://www.turkishembassy.com/II/K/visa_requirements.htm "Immunizations are not required for travel to Turkey. However, it is recommended that all booster shots be up to date" http://www.turkishembassy.com/II/K/FAQ.htm#2 You will need a letter of consent from your parents since you are an underage student to travel with another person and to be outside the country. Turkish Consulate in Ottawa has toll free number which you can phone them for clarifications Consular Call Centre at 1 888 566 7656, between 08.30am – 17.30pm hours at Central American Time zone.
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Yes you need shots!
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