wanted to know exactly how strong the ex-pat community is there!

Photini

Member

Member since 03 August 2011

Panama City

Photini

03 August 2011 04:11:36

Photini

03 August 2011 04:11:36

Panama City

Hi! I'm strongly considering taking a job teaching English in Istanbul. I'm a 43 year old single woman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Masters in teaching. I've read mixed reviews about living in Turkey and I wanted to know exactly how strong the ex-pat community is there and what, as a single, Western, Christian woman I can truly expect.

Thanks!

Photini

Harmonie

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Member since 13 June 2011

Mauritius/Ile Maurice

Harmonie

03 August 2011 08:27:44

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Harmonie

03 August 2011 08:27:44

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Mauritius/Ile Maurice

Hello Photini and welcome to Expat.com!

A new discussion has been created on the Istanbul forum for better visibility.

I hope that other members will help you soon.

Harmonie.

ArvaritA

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Member since 25 June 2011

Ankara

ArvaritA

07 August 2011 13:35:56

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ArvaritA

07 August 2011 13:35:56

108

Ankara

well, istanbul is a huge city. there are areas with a real strong expat community along with areas that are fully turkish. so it depends where you will be living in.
but wherever you go, you will find friendly people. in fact, you will be treated extra-nicely because you're a foreigner.
i have a very close american friend just came here a month ago. she's all happy and comfortable. i can introduce you to her if you ever need a company.

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