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Why is it Hard to Get Hired in Turkey as a Foreigner (And What can you do about it?)
Baozar Zakariyyah· Nigerian· Istanbul· 16 Jun 2026If you are a foreign student in Turkey, you know the feeling. You spent four years studying here. You navigated the residence permit chaos. You learned the language. You graduated…
permitworklifeThe first time I tried Turkish Tea
Fatma· Çamlitepe, Çankaya· 16 Jun 2026Oh my God, I never knew it was bland without sugar. I was expecting it to be sweet, because it looks sweet. I was so disappointed. But now I take it without sugar haha.... it has b…
lifeAli Shares His Erasmus Journey To Germany
Baozar Zakariyyah· Nigerian· Ankara· 16 Jun 2026“This is a great opportunity to study abroad for 1 semester or 1 year. Anyone studying in Turkey can Apply” – Ali If you are an international student in Turkey, you have a lot t…
universityscholarshipAttention to all Graduates! Apply for Your Short-Term Residence Permit (Kisa Donem) within 10 days.
Baozar Zakariyyah· Istanbul· 16 Jun 2026Congratulations on your graduation! As you celebrate this exciting milestone, there’s one important step to take to ensure a smooth transition: applying for a short-term residence…
universitypermitHow to Prepare for Your First Year
Baozar Zakariyyah· Nigerian· Istanbul· 5 Jun 2026If you just completed Tomer, these are the next steps to take. Get your Tomer certificate Upload it to the TBBS system Submit a copy to the International Student Office at you…
universityscholarshiplifeThe Knowledge Gap you didn’t expect
Baozar Zakariyyah· Çamlitepe, Çankaya· 5 Jun 2026I came accross this post on Instagram and I could resonate with it 100%. She said it exactly how it is and I remember experiencing the same thing in my very first year. If you s…
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