new member with teenager

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 74


Message Posted:
24/03/2008 09:28

Hello,



We are looking to move out to Tatlisu some time later in the year but are having trouble convincing our 17 year old son to join us after his A levels. He wanted to come intially but now formed a band and is wavering badly.



Are there any sites or forums that would be useful, including any info on local universities and any brits who have already attended uni over there.



Also what is the local music scene like for teens. I saw the thread for the rock event but is it more likely to be attended by 30/40+'s.



Help required!!!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 63


Message Posted:
24/03/2008 11:29

All I can say is good luck, TRNC is not the best place for 17 year olds. The one saving grace may be that they can travel across the border & head south.

P of P&J

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 376


Message Posted:
24/03/2008 11:48

Once he enrols at university, he can make many friends. We have an abundance of universities here but the best is at Famagusta.

Eastern Mediterranean University-Famagusta

Near East University-Nicosia

Cyprus International University- Nicosia

Lefka European University-Lefka

Girne American University- Girne



I was surprised to hear about GCE Advance Level exams, I thought they were exams of the past.

Good luck.

ismet

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 74


Message Posted:
24/03/2008 15:13

Hello Ismet,



A-levels are supposed to be getting phased out at some point so he may be one of the last. The great and the good have decided that course work is now not such a good idea as it is too open to cheating (i.e. download somebody elses essay or get your dad to do it for you) and want to go back to straight exams.



The main sticking point is his "band". He is very outgoing and would make firends easily.



I've suggested he take a gop year here to give it a try and then make a decision.



Do the universities teach in turkish and or english?



Fran