International University

My name is Abdulhakim Hussein and I am from Tanzania. I am a fourth year student at Erzurum Technical University in the Department of Business Administration. Education in Turkey, when compared to other European countries, is better and cheaper. Before arriving I was interested in Erzurum Technical University. Since Erzurum Technical University is situated in a small city, it was a better choice for me, because I preferred a small city to a large, crowded one. While doing my research for study opportunities and cities in Turkey, I came across the University and the city of Erzurum. Since I came to Erzurum, I experienced many cultures, a new language, different types of food, and enjoyed some winter sports and other social and cultural activities. For example, I did skiing, ice hockey, skating; participated in some theater dramas and socialized with the people of Erzurum in this way. I've been to different Turkish cities—Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa and others. If you ask me to compare them, Erzurum is a bit better because the people of Erzurum are more welcoming, friendly and reliable. My recommendations to international students, particularly because Erzurum Technical University is a newly developing university, are that it offers many opportunities and is not crowded; as a university it has academic advantages. Since most African countries do not have winter sports, you can learn to do winter sports here. I wish you a good education at Erzurum Technical University.