So Im Going To Be Studying In Turkey In Winter? Help Anyone?
Hey everyone thanks for reading this alot ! So im currently residing in Texas and im going to be studying in Turkey next September to mid january , now i understand September n October are good months nd in december n january it gets really cold and rainy , now i dont mind the cold at all and eh i think i can get use to of the rain and to be honest when we get a break in december ill prou visit europe to get away from all the rain. Well i was just wondering would you guys recommend studying there? Ive always been interested in teh culture and the lifestyle and theres no better way to learn it then to live there! does anyone know the school schedule? Would it be good to go there as a student? Now im going to be studying at Koç University ? I was goin to try to study in the spring semester but if i did then i would fall behind too much with graduating so this would be the best bet ! thanks everyone for reading and please do say anything on your mind as the more info i have the better!
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Koç University is one of the better universities in Turkey, and the language of instruction is English. It is situated in Istanbul, but a bit far away from popular neighborhoods of Istanbul. The distance is but a bus ride long. You will probably need to stay in university housing. I think it will be a very nice experience. Hope you will have a wonderful time in Istanbul. 2009-2010 (Summer-Fall-Spring-Summer) Academic Calendar: http://www.ku.edu.tr/ku/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3676&Itemid=3497 2008-2009 Catalog (MS Word file): http://www.ku.edu.tr/ku/images/REGISTRAR/Catalog08-09.doc Koç Family has been one of the richest families (often the richest) in Turkey since the establishment of Republic in 1920s. Fortunately, just like their rival, the Sabanci Family, they have been nice rich people, not some very manipulative b's you see in many countries
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If you decided to study in Turkey I hope you have then learned a little of the language otherwise you are not going to learn too much. Be careful with your own language, make your mouth proud to be able to pronounce your language and do not abbreviate, please respect your words and use capitals where necessary, when you write, so you look as if you are educated! Remember you will represent your country, which is not held in very high esteem, especially in Europe, right now. "Guys", think of another word, try not to be sloppy, speak and dress very correctly. It seems a shame for America that the Scandinavians, and most educated Europeans speak and spell English better (two ts are pronounced and do not equal a 'd' ) than most 'so called educated Americans'. I am the mother of 3 educated children in the States, and it has been hard to stop the expressions, 'you know', 'like' and 'I mean' all the time, and I had to help them with the poor American pronunciation , like the letter at the end of a word, is so often dropped. I like to spend time in Europe and other lands, so I know how imporTanT it is to speak clearly and represent your country. Most US people say the word important as 'impo--un" they ignore the letter T, start brushing it up now. Be very careful how you dress, where you go at night, do not go alone at night. Be very conservative where men/boys are concerned. There are shared taxis in town, never get in when there are two men and no other woman. Use common sense. Be aware of your surroundings at all time. You can always layer your clothes for warmth, that is the least of your attention. You can still have fun. Enjoy.
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i'm currently an exchange student (sophomore, highschool) in antalya turkey. i've been here since september. antalya's much nicer than istanbul weatherwise but i was in istanbul for a month from mid september to mid october and the weather was actually really nice, warm and sunny. it can be rainy, but remember that most places in europe will be the same way around this time of year. i absolutely loved istanbul and will be visiting again in a couple of weeks. i'm from north dakota, so obviously it wouldn't be cold for me but i wouldn't worry about the weather. it's much better than say.. germany or something. less gloomy (: i think you should take advantage of the opportunity, it's a beautiful country and culture. i'm so glad i did and i'd do it a thousand times over again. good luck!! i hope you go and have a great time and a great experience!
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Birthday present for my turkish boyfriend? Birthday celebration in Turkey?
Birthday present for my turkish boyfriend? Birthday celebration in Turkey?
My boyfriends birthday's coming up, and I have no idea about what to give him or what to do for his birthday. We haven't been together for so long, so don't know him so well. He is in his twenties, turkish (I'm not), likes listening to music (whatever's on MTV and radio etc), football (which I hate and don't know anything about). Cares about his look. Mostly hanging out with friends, watching movies etc in his spare time. He is good painter/drawer though, so guess he likes doing that. Want to give him something a bit personal or romantic to though. Not to expensive, I'm just a poor student:s Also wonder, what is normal birthday celebration for young people in Turkey? What should I as his girlfriend do for his birthday? I'll be very grateful for a good answer:)
Turkey - 5 Answers
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I agree with my compatriot, Moonlight Turkish mosleem
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buy to him a camel or a donkey (maybe a turkey)... that animals are common in Turkiye iye iye
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Please ignore the chimps above (actually there is ONE chimp that has over 100 Yahoo accounts) he is a TROLL and has a serious issue about Turkey and Turks (for some reason) Anyway, a birthday present does not always have to be something expensive. Be creative in thinking of a romantic birthday gift for your boyfriend. If he has always given you flowers before, why don't you return the favor by giving him a dozen red roses? It will make him remember you as the only girl who ever gave him roses for his birthday.A gift basket with all the things that he likes on one delightful package also makes for a great birthday present for your boyfriend's birthday. A basketful of chocolates or wine is a wonderful birthday present.
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my bf is turkish, one of the first things i bought him was an mp3 player and put my favourite songs on as well as his, he really liked it as it meant he could learn new words in english. framed photos of you two would be nice too
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spend a good day with him... you can celebrate in a nice restaurant or go to a club since he is over 18. digital photo frame is a good idea, or sth original about football teams, or an ipod(you can type whatever you want on an ipod surface)
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My boyfriends birthday's coming up, and I have no idea about what to give him or what to do for his birthday. We haven't been together for so long, so don't know him so well. He is in his twenties, turkish (I'm not), likes listening to music (whatever's on MTV and radio etc), football (which I hate and don't know anything about). Cares about his look. Mostly hanging out with friends, watching movies etc in his spare time. He is good painter/drawer though, so guess he likes doing that. Want to give him something a bit personal or romantic to though. Not to expensive, I'm just a poor student:s Also wonder, what is normal birthday celebration for young people in Turkey? What should I as his girlfriend do for his birthday? I'll be very grateful for a good answer:)
Turkey - 5 Answers
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I agree with my compatriot, Moonlight Turkish mosleem
2 :
buy to him a camel or a donkey (maybe a turkey)... that animals are common in Turkiye iye iye
3 :
Please ignore the chimps above (actually there is ONE chimp that has over 100 Yahoo accounts) he is a TROLL and has a serious issue about Turkey and Turks (for some reason) Anyway, a birthday present does not always have to be something expensive. Be creative in thinking of a romantic birthday gift for your boyfriend. If he has always given you flowers before, why don't you return the favor by giving him a dozen red roses? It will make him remember you as the only girl who ever gave him roses for his birthday.A gift basket with all the things that he likes on one delightful package also makes for a great birthday present for your boyfriend's birthday. A basketful of chocolates or wine is a wonderful birthday present.
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my bf is turkish, one of the first things i bought him was an mp3 player and put my favourite songs on as well as his, he really liked it as it meant he could learn new words in english. framed photos of you two would be nice too
5 :
spend a good day with him... you can celebrate in a nice restaurant or go to a club since he is over 18. digital photo frame is a good idea, or sth original about football teams, or an ipod(you can type whatever you want on an ipod surface)
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
how to relocate from prague to turkey?
how to relocate from prague to turkey?
I studied in Prague and now want to settle in Kusadasi, Turkey. Need to move belongings from storage in Prague. Books, clothes, fragile kitchen utilities I really hate to surrender. IKEA ergo study table and chair i really need for work, that which i am not finding around here either, so I would really love to move it here. Int'l removal company quoted me about 2000euro, not including customs. Ridiculous. I was a student in Prague. Wonder if anyone has bright ideas. I'm still transitioning from student status to looking for work - money scarce. Thought about Bussing from prague to athens, change from athens to istanbul, With about 10 boxes of luggage this is just a little scary to me. Definitely can't move furniture this way. Thank you in advance.
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I would suggest you think about not taking furniture with you because all apartments are furnished and usually have a large wooden dining table with chairs that you could work on, which would probably be much larger than your Ikea table. Be aware that you will be entering Turkey only on a tourist visa which lasts only for 90 days, then you have to leave the country, normal boat over the Kos in Greece for the day and then get your visa stamped when you re-enter Turkey which entitles you to another 90 days (but a new law is coming in soon preventing you from doing this), that's if you have no work permit, and they are making it increasingly difficult for foreigners to get them. It is almost impossible to get a work permit, if you work without one you stand the chance of being deported. I know all of this because a good friend of mine who is a highly qualified English Teacher could not get a work permit there. Hope this gives you some incite into the hurdles you face. :)) You could buy a residents permit which lasts for 6 months for about 200 euros.
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"You could buy a residents permit which lasts for 6 months for about 200 euros." it's not that smooth http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/investmentguide/investorsguide/comingtoturkey/Pages/HowToGetAResidencePermit.aspx i think you should sell your furniture and bring your personal stuff only for all that stuff, that company seems like the easiest way, if the cargo companies dont charge you more
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I studied in Prague and now want to settle in Kusadasi, Turkey. Need to move belongings from storage in Prague. Books, clothes, fragile kitchen utilities I really hate to surrender. IKEA ergo study table and chair i really need for work, that which i am not finding around here either, so I would really love to move it here. Int'l removal company quoted me about 2000euro, not including customs. Ridiculous. I was a student in Prague. Wonder if anyone has bright ideas. I'm still transitioning from student status to looking for work - money scarce. Thought about Bussing from prague to athens, change from athens to istanbul, With about 10 boxes of luggage this is just a little scary to me. Definitely can't move furniture this way. Thank you in advance.
Turkey - 2 Answers
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I would suggest you think about not taking furniture with you because all apartments are furnished and usually have a large wooden dining table with chairs that you could work on, which would probably be much larger than your Ikea table. Be aware that you will be entering Turkey only on a tourist visa which lasts only for 90 days, then you have to leave the country, normal boat over the Kos in Greece for the day and then get your visa stamped when you re-enter Turkey which entitles you to another 90 days (but a new law is coming in soon preventing you from doing this), that's if you have no work permit, and they are making it increasingly difficult for foreigners to get them. It is almost impossible to get a work permit, if you work without one you stand the chance of being deported. I know all of this because a good friend of mine who is a highly qualified English Teacher could not get a work permit there. Hope this gives you some incite into the hurdles you face. :)) You could buy a residents permit which lasts for 6 months for about 200 euros.
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"You could buy a residents permit which lasts for 6 months for about 200 euros." it's not that smooth http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/investmentguide/investorsguide/comingtoturkey/Pages/HowToGetAResidencePermit.aspx i think you should sell your furniture and bring your personal stuff only for all that stuff, that company seems like the easiest way, if the cargo companies dont charge you more
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Desperate!!! First time cooking a turkey!!!?
Desperate!!! First time cooking a turkey!!!?
Ok now let me explain! Let me explain im a 20 year old girl and have very limited cooking experience LOL from toast to fried eggs! I want to cook surprise my family and cook them a turkey ive bought a 22 lb turkey and it's sitting in our fridge as I type...now I have no idea what to do if anyone can give me an easy recipe or tips that would be soooo awesome!! Also I have no idea what cooking utensils to use! Also I am a student on with a part time job so the cheaper the better! But not too cheap it's for my family! LOL one last thing my mom god bless her heart is not a good cook at all...but thee rest of the women in my family are so idk if I have that gene lol
Cooking & Recipes - 5 Answers
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I should just give you my phone # because anyone would be up all night trying to type all this info. Look on youtube you will find everything you need to know. look up how to brine a turkey. I always brine mine.
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Get a bag of brownberry stuffing mix, follow the directions on the bag for stuffing adding 2 eggs, sage (1 teaspoon ) and some chopped onion.Stuff washed bird ( salt and pepper the inside ). Rub it down with olive oil ( or any other oil ) season the skin with salt and pepper , put about 2 inches of water in the roaster. Bake for 5 1/2 to 6 hours with a tent of foil over the top, take the foil off the last 45 min. This is the easiest way to do it without getting all Martha about it.
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First you thaw the Turkey, then you clean it really good,wash it with really cold water then reach up in its poop shoot and pull all of its organs and the neck and stuff out! Then set your oven at 350 degrees and cook it for probley 4 hours or so!I accidentally cooked my first turkey upside down on its breast and it was SO good and juicy !! so now i always do that on purpose! Good luck Happy Holidays!!
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Ok Here goes.... Rinse and then leave in sink full of cold water, salt and lemon juice for 10 minutes. This will bring out the flavor. Then melt butter in the microwave and rub the butter (I use paper towel) on the inside and outside of the turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and put on a rack (breast side up) in a roasting pan with chicken broth in the bottom of the pan covered with tin foil. (You can use canned broth or bouillon cubes) and cook at 350 degrees. Check every hour and baste with the broth. When it starts to brown under the foil, remove the foil and continue cooking until brown all over. While it is cooling, put the juices from the pan on the stove and add gravy aid, and corn starch with water to make the gravy. Enjoy.
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first you unthaw the turkey setting on a plate or cookie sheet on the counter or in the fridge a few days a ahead of time... and next step make sure all those nasty gizzards are removed!! before the big feast will you be making up home made stuffing our stuffing out of the box? if serving coleslaw from a mix a cole slaw can be done a day a head of time and chilled in refrigerator...as well as pies , etc.. just on the day of cooking up the big bird make sure you add some water to the roasting pan,then baste that turkey.... and also check foodnetwork.com they have some great information on preparing that turkey...but you should be fine..good luck.merry christmas.
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Ok now let me explain! Let me explain im a 20 year old girl and have very limited cooking experience LOL from toast to fried eggs! I want to cook surprise my family and cook them a turkey ive bought a 22 lb turkey and it's sitting in our fridge as I type...now I have no idea what to do if anyone can give me an easy recipe or tips that would be soooo awesome!! Also I have no idea what cooking utensils to use! Also I am a student on with a part time job so the cheaper the better! But not too cheap it's for my family! LOL one last thing my mom god bless her heart is not a good cook at all...but thee rest of the women in my family are so idk if I have that gene lol
Cooking & Recipes - 5 Answers
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1 :
I should just give you my phone # because anyone would be up all night trying to type all this info. Look on youtube you will find everything you need to know. look up how to brine a turkey. I always brine mine.
2 :
Get a bag of brownberry stuffing mix, follow the directions on the bag for stuffing adding 2 eggs, sage (1 teaspoon ) and some chopped onion.Stuff washed bird ( salt and pepper the inside ). Rub it down with olive oil ( or any other oil ) season the skin with salt and pepper , put about 2 inches of water in the roaster. Bake for 5 1/2 to 6 hours with a tent of foil over the top, take the foil off the last 45 min. This is the easiest way to do it without getting all Martha about it.
3 :
First you thaw the Turkey, then you clean it really good,wash it with really cold water then reach up in its poop shoot and pull all of its organs and the neck and stuff out! Then set your oven at 350 degrees and cook it for probley 4 hours or so!I accidentally cooked my first turkey upside down on its breast and it was SO good and juicy !! so now i always do that on purpose! Good luck Happy Holidays!!
4 :
Ok Here goes.... Rinse and then leave in sink full of cold water, salt and lemon juice for 10 minutes. This will bring out the flavor. Then melt butter in the microwave and rub the butter (I use paper towel) on the inside and outside of the turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and put on a rack (breast side up) in a roasting pan with chicken broth in the bottom of the pan covered with tin foil. (You can use canned broth or bouillon cubes) and cook at 350 degrees. Check every hour and baste with the broth. When it starts to brown under the foil, remove the foil and continue cooking until brown all over. While it is cooling, put the juices from the pan on the stove and add gravy aid, and corn starch with water to make the gravy. Enjoy.
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first you unthaw the turkey setting on a plate or cookie sheet on the counter or in the fridge a few days a ahead of time... and next step make sure all those nasty gizzards are removed!! before the big feast will you be making up home made stuffing our stuffing out of the box? if serving coleslaw from a mix a cole slaw can be done a day a head of time and chilled in refrigerator...as well as pies , etc.. just on the day of cooking up the big bird make sure you add some water to the roasting pan,then baste that turkey.... and also check foodnetwork.com they have some great information on preparing that turkey...but you should be fine..good luck.merry christmas.
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