social life

 Social life for the students in the eastern Mediterranean university

Turkish Cypriot students are interested in meeting non-Cypriots, but the extent to which international students participate in student activities can depend a lot on that person's attitude. Turkish Cypriot’s' capacity for hospitality and friendship is great, their warmth and generosity are admirable, but a Cypriot student who has lived in Cyprus all his/her life already has a circle of friends and, like university students everywhere, EMU students are preoccupied with their own activities and studies.

As the newcomer, you will need to find ways to participate in local events and campus life that will bring you into contact with both Cypriot and other international students who are likely to share some of your interests. There are numerous opportunities to do this ranging from sports to cultural activities, theater, EMU Spring Festival, the student newspaper “Gundem”, trips, and more. It is strongly recommended that all students, whatever the duration of their stay at EMU, commit themselves to at least one major extra-curricular activity.

The adjustment process will be easier, if you try to understand your fellow students' views, show an interest in joining in their activities, and try to speak some Turkish while you are here. Try to participate in a campus group even though you might not have done this before; the cross-cultural experience alone will be worth it.