2. Why Turkey?
It is where the continents meet (Europe & Asia)
It is where cultures meet (European, Mediterranean, Caucasian &
Middle Eastern)
It is where civilizations meet (Hittites, Lycia, Troy, Ancient
Greek, Persian Empire, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman
Empire)
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3. Travel Dates March 10th 20th
Depart from Boston on 3/10, Thursday evening.
Arrive in Istanbul 3/11, Friday noon
Depart from Istanbul on Sunday, 3/20 morning and arrive in Boston
on the evening of 3/20
Istanbul toCappadocia flight on
March 13th Sunday
Cappadocia to Ankara by bus on March 14th Monday night
Ankara to Bursa by bus on
March 17th Thursday
Bursa to Istanbul by bus on
March 18th Friday
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4. Political
One of the few secular democracies among Muslim countries
EU candidate and negotiating for full membership
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Major actor in regional diplomacy and peace negotiator in the
Middle East
Meetings in Ankara
President Abdullah Gul (tentative)
5. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan in charge of economy,
Former FM and EU Chief Negotiator
6. Minister of Foreign Affairs AhmetDavutoglu
7. HuseyinAslan, Chairman of Investment Promotion Agency
8. Murat Yetkin, chief political commentator (Radikal
newspaper)
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9. Business
A rising player in the dynamic global economicarena, ranks #1 among
OECD countries in export growth rate
A member of G-20, the 16th largest economy in the world
Customs Union with EU, 6th largest economy in Europe
In 2nd quarter of 2010, the fastest growing economy of the world,
even surpassing China
12 Turkish companies listed in the Forbes Global 2000 list in
2010
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10. Business meetings
Umit Boyner, Chairperson ofTUSIAD
(Turkish Industry and Business Association)
Guler Sabanci, Chairperson of Sabanc Holding, the 2nd largest
company in Turkey (Mrs. Sabanci was ranked 3rd in FTs 2010 Worlds
Top 50 Businesswomen)
Ersin Ozince, General Manager of Is Bank (The biggest private bank
of Turkey)
Sureyya Ciliv, CEO, Turkcell (The biggest telecom company in
Turkey)
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11. Days 1-2 & 7-9: Istanbul
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Largest city in Turkey: a population of 13 million, second
largest metropolitan area in Europe
12. Cultural, economic and financial center of Turkey
13. Located on the Bosporus Strait connecting two
continents
14. Capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire
15. European Capital of Culture in 2010, in UNESCO World
Heritage List
Planned Festivities:
City tours, Bosporus cruise tour, Topkap Palace, Sultanahmet, Hagia
Sofia
16. Exquisite Historic Sites and Buildings
World famous mosques...
17. Amazing Roman and Byzantine architecture
18. A city that breathes history
- Maiden Tower, 408 B.C.
- Galata Tower,1348
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19. Day 3: Cappadocia
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Region of exceptional natural wonders
20. Characterized by chimney rocks and a unique historical and
cultural heritage
21. Derinkuyu underground city
22. History going back to 2000 B.C.
23. We will have a city tour and an optional balloon
tour...
Days 4-5: Ankara
The capital and the second largest city of Turkey
24. Home to all foreign embassies
25. Cradle of civilizations: Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic,
Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times
26. A major stop in historic silk road
Planned festivities:
Meeting with the President, Ministers, and journalists
27. Alumni reception
28. Dinner at Ankara Castle with traditional Turkish music
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29. Day 6: Bursa
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First capital of Ottoman Empire
30. Known as Green Bursa
31. The 4th largest: Major industrial and cultural center
32. Ottoman architecture, 700 year old historical village,
Uludag Mountain
33. We will have a city tour, nostalgicbreakfasts and
Iskender
Costs
International Flights (Boston-Istanbul-Boston)
$800 ($680 right now)/ Self-purchase or group flight
Hotels & Domestic Travel (incl. domestic flights)
$1200 - $1800 Booked by organizers
Personal Expenses
TOTAL COST ~ $2200
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34. Next Steps
Please complete the below application form no later than December
10, 2010:
https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5wOTRUY29HakZVVzUxSFRkSlNTR2c6MQ
Short essays are important!
$300 non-refundable check to be submitted no later than December
17, 2010
Final commitment when we receive your check
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35. FAQ
Do you need a visa? Please visit the following link
http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/ConsularServices.aspx
36. Capacity is 25 people, you need to apply online (we will be
accepting a diverse group of students)
37. How to apply? Fill out the online preregistration form, be
quick to reserve your spot and cut your flight expenses from Boston
to Istanbul!
38. Other?
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39. For Any Questions, Please Contact
MPAID Class of 2011, Asm KESKIN ([email protected]
)
MPA Class of 2011, Caner SANNAV ([email protected]
)
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