Istanbul - SU Abroad - Syracuse University

program overviewIstanbul provides a unique geographic, cultural, and political fulcrumbetween Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As such, it is an incomparablevantage point for examining some of the most important issues of our time—fromsecularism and Islam to democratization, security, minority and gender rights,and urban development.Through a combination of SU seminars, Bahçeşehir-offered courses taughtin English, and community engagement and internship opportunities, you willgain a deeper understanding about these 21st-century challenges and the waysin which government, NGOs, businesses, media, think tanks, and communitygroups respond. You will also better understand the interconnectedness of theUnited States, Europe, and Asia, and the increasingly pivotal role Turkey plays inregional and world affairs.At Bahçeşehir, you will be immersed in more than just academics. You’ll beintegrated into all aspects of student life, including social activities, concerts,and your choice of over 50 student clubs (Erasmus International StudentsClub as well as dance and music, radio, photography and video, cinema andtheatre, international entrepreneurs, environment, model U.N., politics,social responsibility, and many more).“Going into the program, I knewno one, including any of the Syracusestudents. By the end of the program,I had not only made new friendsfrom Syracuse but also friends fromall over the world. I never expectedto meet so many different peoplefrom so many different countries,but because of the SU Abroadprogram, I did.”Candace Stuart(supply chain and marketing management)Syracuse UniversitySU Abroad Istanbul4 / 5