Presentation Istanbul

• Mentorles
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Istanbul Exchange 

What to expect

• A bit of history and quiz               
  
• Global week plan    
  
•  Do's and Don'ts        
  
•  What to bring
  
• Online check-in
  
• App group + questions 

Some numbers

•  Earliest settlement 6700 years B.C.  (Amsterdam 2600 B.C.)
•  660 B.C. first proper city (Amsterdam 1275 A.C.) 
•  City of 16.000.000 inhabitants (Amsterdam +/_900.000)

Which of the following is NOT a former name of Istanbul?

1. Constantinople
2. Stamboul
3. Byzantium
4. Ankara

What is the capital of Turkey?

1. Constantinople
2. Ankara
3. Istanbul
4. Antalya

Also known as the Strait of Istanbul, which significant waterway runs right through Istanbul?

1. Black Sea Strait
2. The Danube
3. Suez Canal
4. Bosphorus Strait

When was the first bridge built between Europe and Asia?

1. 1989
2. 1957
3. 1961
4. 1973

What empire ruled over Constantinople (former Istanbul)

1. The Roman Empire
2. The Byzantine Empire
3. The Ottoman Empire
4. All of the above

The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest shopping centers in the world. Approximately how many shops does it contain?

1. 630
2. 1260
3. 4400
4. 6010

Which popular flower originated in Istanbul?

1. Rose
2. Tulip
3. Daliha
4. Sunflower

Which animal, worshipped by the Ottomans for their hunting abilities and cleanliness, can now be found in large numbers on the streets of Istanbul?

1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Squirrel
4. Fox

What popular street snack found in Istanbul and across Turkey is known as a “Turkish bagel”?

1. Simit
2. Kokoreç
3. Börek
4. Açma

The “Big 3” in Turkey are the three most successful football clubs in the country, all based in Istanbul. Which of the following is NOT one of those clubs?

1. Beşiktaş J.K
2. Vefa S.K
3. Fenerbahçe S.K.
4. Galatasaray S.K.

Who was Atatürk?

1. The greatest oil wrestler of Turkey
2. First President of the Republic of Turkey
3. A famous baker of Turkish delight
4. First international Turkish football player

What is "Turkish Delight". Also called Lokum.

1. A typical neck massage
2. A filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup
3. Sweets based on sugar and gel of starch
4. Warm cardamom and rice milk pudding

Global week plan

22 Febr.    13:15  EIN ==> 18:30 SAW. Meeting families. 

23 Febr.    Day with your host family    

24 Febr.    08:00 - 15:15   activities at school 

25 Febr.    08:00 - 15:00   City tour 

26 Febr.     08:00 - 15:45  activities at school 

27 Febr.     08:00 - 15:00    City tour + 

                       15:30 - 19:00     project presentation and farewell party. 

28 Febr.      07:30   Airport Sabiha ==> 11:10 EIN 

Do's and Don'ts 

• No drugs, alcohol nor smoking 
  
• Dutch Providers do not work in Turkey, use wifi or buy data at the airport. 
• Don't go out without asking permission from your teacher and/or host family. 
• During excursions, stay together with your partner at all times. 
• Take off your shoes when you enter someone's home. 
• Do not hesitate to talk about dietary requirements or any problems you may have. 
• February in Istanbul will be cold so please bring along warm clothes. Also please bring along sport clothes, as we will have a sport activity one day. 
• Girls: As we will be visiting a mosque, please bring along a shawl or scarf to cover your head.
• Don't forget to have fun! 

 

Checklist 

• Present for your host family ("Hagelslag", dutch candy's...)
• Sport outfit
• Clothes for 6 days 
• Raincoat
• Valid Passport / ID
• Wallet with bankcard
• 1-Day backpack
• Empty bottle to keep water during the day
• PJ’s
• Your personal meds and/or contact lens solution
• Charger 
• Earplugs
• Lunch for departure day. 
• Give your dog/ cat/ brother/ sister/ parent(s) a kiss

Inchecken

Online check-in from 24 hours before flight using booking code and/or ticket numbers in combination with your last name.

It's inclusive with 20KG or 12 KG bagage, plus 3KG under the seat luggage. 

Liquids: Not more than 100ml per unit. And all need to fit in one 1 liter plastic bag. 

You will receive your personal ticket info from me. 

Check in Luggage 

9 x 12 kg suitcase: Wouter, Mark, Lieke, Maya, Rosalie, Dieder, Boris, Stijn, Dhr. Vernhout

9 x 20 kg suitcase: Lisa, Teun, Ian, Jan, Abigail, Abel, Niels en Ros, Dhr. v. Schendel

+ Underseat bag of 3KG

How to get to Eindhoven?

Any questions ?