International University

My name is Mohammed Hussein Sanei, I'm Somali. I am completing my master's degree in Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Institute of Science, Horticulture Department. I'm from Somalia. I came to Turkey in September 2013. Then I started my first year at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology. Tekirdag Namik Kemal University is a young, dynamic and constantly developing university that cooperates with the industry. I chose this place because it is close to Istanbul, which is a center of history and trade in terms of its geographical location. Before coming to Turkey, in our senior year of high school, we were told about the History of the Ottoman Empire in our Islamic History course. Then, I became interested in Turkey. I wanted to experience this place up close, so that’s why I came to Turkey. I came to Turkey thanks to a scholarship. I had no idea about Tekirdağ when I applied for a scholarship to Turkey. I chose Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University because the Faculty of Agriculture is among the most important faculties in Turkey. After coming to Turkey, I first studied Turkish at TÖMER (Turkish Teaching Center) in Edirne. After learning the language, I came to Tekirdag. I contacted the International Student Coordinatorship of the university. Then they sent me to the Faculty of Agriculture and I enrolled there. After arriving in Tekirdag, In order to check the equivalence of my high school diploma for my university registration, they first sent it to the Provincial Directorate of National Education. After I acquired the recognition, I went to the Registrar’s Office. I went there with a translated copy of all my documents, passport and high school diploma, then I signed up. After completing the Turkish preparatory period, I enrolled to my department. After coming to Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, I stayed in a male student dormitory. I stayed there with students from 36 different countries. Because we were all together, I developed my social skills through social activities, learning about different cultures. Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University has an expert academic staff, so I have also improved myself academically. I'm currently working on my thesis. University officials have always been there for us. They took care of the problems we had all the time. I have no problems. I am very happy with the academic staff of our university. Because I first came here to study for a bachelor's degree, and now I'm doing a master's degree at the same university. I believe I have improved my scientific and social skills. I benefited from the university's spring festival, national student clubs, and from all kinds of activities. I have visited many cities in Turkey, but I feel very comfortable in Tekirdağ. Tekirdağ is a city where I have a good time. There are many opportunities within the campus of the university for international students coming here. I suggest they take advantage of these opportunities. After graduating, I will return to my country, Somalia, where I will continue my my work. I wish success to all international students who will come here.