elyandeadam

Hi

I am US-Palestinian student residing in Palestine.
The Turkish Embassy is offering a full-ride scholarship for a full undergraduate degree in Istanbul and, fortunately, I been short-listed for the scholarship.
I will have an interview on Sunday noon and I am trying to get ready for it.

I am wondering what kind of question should I expect in the interview ? and, the best way to answer them ?
In addition, do you recommend getting any honours certificates with me ? what things should I consider to take ?

Your advises would be extremely appreciated

Thanks

MereMom

I would imagine there might be cultural differences - in the US it is not unusual to start college without having a major decided whereas in Europe you start right in to your major/certificate program. I don't know how the system works in Turkey.

DD had to provide her CV with all honors/certificates when she applied for her scholarship. If you did not have to provide these yet, I would put together a CV and have the supporting certificates (copies, preferrably) ready.

Some of the questions DD was asked related to her essay topic. Others to her potential contributions to the school (how will you benefit university life here), what she hopes to get out of her 4 year experience (exposure to diversity, learning collaboration, exposure to new ideas), and a "think on your feet" kind of question (if you could have lunch with 2 famous people living or dead, who and why?). These are pretty standard questions in the US, where you cannot be asked about politics, religion, sexual preference, age, etc.

dodgersmom

I wouldn't think you'd need to bring anything. They've already reviewed your academic record and don't need to see further documentation of your achievements.

Relax, be yourself. Be prepared to state what your goals and interests are. Why do you want to go to college? What do you hope to accomplish? If you have long-term goals (i.e. you know you want to do xxx as your eventual profession), be prepared to talk about that. If you don't know yet what you want to do, that's okay, too. They just want to know that you're a hardworking, motivated student who won't waste the opportunity.