Turkey Program
Turkiye'ye hos geldiniz.
At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a portrait of geographic, religious, and cultural diversity.
- Stroll through the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- Practice your Turkish in the mosques and bazaars of Istanbul
- Repair community buildings in a ruralAnatolian village
- Swim the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea
Orientation in Izmir
Dive into Turkish architecture, art, and history with a visit to the ruins at Ephesus, excursions to a local bazaar, and group activities. Survival Turkish language classes give you basic tools for communication and discussions about the role of women, current Turkish politics, and the country’s ethnic groups provide you with a thorough introduction to modern Turkish culture.
Homestay in Instanbul
During your 10-day homestay, visit Istanbul’s world-famous bazaars, stroll along the Bosporus River, or explore the Avropa and Asya areas of the city with your host family.
Sample activities: Visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of sultans for 300 years; marvel at the Byzantine mosaics of the Karyi Müzesi; see the famous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia; prepare traditional Turkish dishes like karisik izgara with your host family.
Village Homestay and Community Service
Experience life in a traditional Anatolian village while participating in a two-week homestay and community service project. Become part of the fabric of the village as you work alongside Turkish villagers in the fields,on irrigation projects, or helping rebuild and renovate a local school.
Travel and Discovery
Journey to the turquoise coast of southwestern Turkey for four days in the lively market town of Fethiye. By day, enjoy the pristine beaches of Sarigirme and Kidrak or explore the busy streets of this ancient seaside town. By night, sample seafood and other eastern Mediterranean specialties in the city’s many restaurants.
Sample activities: Visit the Lykia rock tombs; hop on a boat and explore coastal islands; wander through the ghost town of Karmylassos.
“Being in such a small community was great because you could walk anywhere at any time and know almost every person you passed by.”
-- Darren Miller, Daly City, California
Program Information:
Code: TUS
Features: Community Service, Travel and Regional Exploration
Prerequisites: None
Dates: June 28, 2010 -
August 01, 2010
Depart/Return: New York
Fee: $5,700
*
*(International airfare included)
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PROGRAM FEATURES:
Community Service, Travel and Regional Exploration
DURATION:
5 weeks
PREREQUISITE:
None
DATES:
June 28, 2010 -
August 01, 2010
FEE:
$5,700
*
*(International airfare included)
DEPART / RETURN:
New York
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