Internation Student

My name is Farid Salahov, I study at the Faculty of Dentistry at Başkent University. I come from Azerbaijan, Baku. This is my first year abroad. It has been six months in Ankara. I had had two options before I got into university: Germany or Turkey. I had chosen Turkey since there are close ties between my country and Turkey. Additionally, Başkent University gives more perspective than Germany does. I was initially anxious about the language, people and my university environment since it is my first year abroad, but I have overcome my anxiety thanks to the efforts made by Başkent University. I got information about Başkent University on the Internet. One of the reasons why I chose Başkent University is that it provides students with high-quality career education. Contrary to other universities, the registration process at Başkent Universtity was very easy and quick. I passed one of the American tests called SAT, and submitted my score report to my university. I have developed my personal qualities at this university: I have become more outgoing and responsible; I have made many friends, as well. I am staying at the Baskent University hall of residence. It is in good condition. There are many international students staying at the hall of residence, and the conditions are perfect for students to prepare for lessons and exams. There is a laundry, grocery and a cafeteria in the hall of residence. There is a 7/24 security service. In case of a problem, you can consult the information office at the reception. To my mind, all a student needs is a comfortable and quiet place to get ready for exams. Furthermore, the university staff is highly-qualified. I had some problems at the beginning of the year, and I posed my questions. The Registrar’s Office is capable of managing students’ document issues and solving their problems. Moreover, the university provides treatment, in-patient treatment and medication. I am also pleased with the academic staff, they are highly-qualified. Başkent University is more than a university. This university is our home because our professors, apart from classes, give us additional information which is necessary for our future career. There are many social, cultural activities and sports facilities in Başkent University. I attended Salsa dance classes. The salsa dance teacher taught professionally, and I loved the classes. I overcame my shyness in the lessons, and this personal quality has helped me a lot both in dance and in life. I have traveled to a few cities in Turkey, and I think that every city that I have visited is so unique. To my mind, Ankara, as a capital city, gives more perspective, and living in this city is more convenient than other cities in Turkey because it is quite and comfortable. I suggest this university and city to all international students because they give us the opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge which is necessary for our future career and life. I am thinking of staying in Ankara after graduating from university because I like the peace and quiet of it and its convenient living conditions for a family life. I think that there should be such conditions in every city.