Office of International Education: Turkey Exchange Program

Turkey Exchange Program

Istanbul landscape

Study with Turkish students in the only city located on two continents!

Spring semester or academic year. Fall under exceptional circumstances.
Curriculum:
- Students choose 5 classes from courses recommended for international students in Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, Economics and Administrative Science, Languages
- Beginning Turkish for foreigners
- Most courses equal .75 Beloit units

Housing is in double rooms with private baths in residence halls on campus
Costs: Beloit College tuition, and room, the Beloit activities fee and a $50 overseas administrative fee. Students purchase meals in campus cafeterias and snack bars or in nearby restaurants.
Eligibility:
- No prior study of Turkish required, although enrollment in Beloit’s self-instruction course in Turkish is recommended in semesters when the course is offered
- One or more courses relating to the history, society, culture, or politics of the region
Program highlights:
Live in a secular country with a predominantly Muslim population that spans East and West as well as tradition and modernity. Learn Turkish perspectives on contemporary and historical issues and explore a country with a rich history, vibrant cultural traditions, magnificent architecture and archaeology that is also a regional power and strategic partner for the U.S. and Europe.

Grades:

Credits are on the US Semester Hour system

1 credit = .25 Beloit Units

Off-Campus Study - Y campus
photo of the campus from the Yeditepe website

Suggested Pre-departure Resources, by Abigail Bohstedt'13