What will you do when your traineeship ends?
Well it's been a bit more than 5 months since I've arrived in Turkey and I finish my traineeship at the end of March. That brings up all kinds of uncertainties and possibilities. I set my return flight for August to allow me to pursue some other type of work for a few months here before going home. And so I am entertaining the ideas of teaching English in Istanbul and working at a hotel is the beautiful resort area of Fethiye. Sounds good eh? Well, then there’s the whole “what about the future” aspect, I am feeling a little anxious about my eventual return to Ottawa. So I’ve applied for the governement’s post secondary recruitment program and I will apply for some of the CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) funded internship programs. Which makes me think coming back to Ottawa a little early and start saving up some much needed cash wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Well all of these thoughts make me really realize how fortunate we are in Canada to have so many opportunities to go abroad. The government especially has so many youth internship/volunteer programs. In Turkey, obtaining a visa to go anywhere is very difficult, unless it is for work pursposed of course, so most people haven’t been outside the country all that much.
It’s been so great living here and having the opportunities to travel around. The country has sooo much history it’s amazing! There are so many things to see and do in Istanbul alone, not to mention the many historical sites, and scenic landscapes everywhere else. I remember the first month, not being able to get around since I didn’t know any Turkish or anything about anything Turkish, and now I feel quite comfortable asking where something is and being sort of able to understang the directions given (usually through the very lively gestures). Coming back to Turkey from the few days we spent in Romania felt really good, because we could actually communicate again and sort of understand what was being said to us.
Well if any of you are interested in travelling to Turkey there are two links below and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
www.turkeytravelplanner.com
www.mymerhaba.com
Well all of these thoughts make me really realize how fortunate we are in Canada to have so many opportunities to go abroad. The government especially has so many youth internship/volunteer programs. In Turkey, obtaining a visa to go anywhere is very difficult, unless it is for work pursposed of course, so most people haven’t been outside the country all that much.
It’s been so great living here and having the opportunities to travel around. The country has sooo much history it’s amazing! There are so many things to see and do in Istanbul alone, not to mention the many historical sites, and scenic landscapes everywhere else. I remember the first month, not being able to get around since I didn’t know any Turkish or anything about anything Turkish, and now I feel quite comfortable asking where something is and being sort of able to understang the directions given (usually through the very lively gestures). Coming back to Turkey from the few days we spent in Romania felt really good, because we could actually communicate again and sort of understand what was being said to us.
Well if any of you are interested in travelling to Turkey there are two links below and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
www.turkeytravelplanner.com
www.mymerhaba.com
4 Comments:
Well, what will we do when all that will end...
Actually it's a question I oftenly ask myself, being in my last year of studies...Anxious is a weak word to express how I feel!
Keep the hope,work hard, search hard, and as usually the best unexpected things will happen!
By Anonymous, at 3:11 PM
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake. If you know your dream then you have found half your answers to your anxieties ! Well the other half is up to you to explore and challenge :)
Good luck
By Aakash Sethi, at 8:01 AM
back to ottawa eh? ohh.. I can't wait.. haha.. by that time I'll probably be in my own little studio pad downtown or in the west end. I do kinda miss you anyhow.. I don't have anyone to watch movies with (that I can stand) gawd I hate people.. I'm such a secluded person. Anyhow, good luck with your decisions.. hope you end up somewhere good.
By Van, at 11:50 AM
Thanks guys. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one confused. I guess it's pretty normal and it all works out somehow....
I'm super jealous of your site Van and all that php fancy sh*t you got going on. Damn, I need to gemesomeofthat!
I need to update this thing once I get some more pics (my camera broke).
Monica:)
By monicastravels, at 6:47 AM
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