Yasar University - Izmir - Turkey

Izmir is a metropolitan city on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the second biggest port after Istanbul and a busy transport hub. Izmir has a population around 4 million, almost half of whom are under the age of 30. The young population is made up of university students, educated scientists, artists, and business leaders, all adding to the vibrant and lively culture of this busy commercial center. The city is home to compelling attractions including one of Turkey's most fascinating bazaars, an impressive

museum of history and art, and a local lifestyle as laid-back as it is welcoming. The city's rich and fascinating heritage reflects the fact that it has been the home of Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Levantines and Turks over the centuries. While not as multicultural these days, it still has resident Jewish and Levantine communities and its unique and delicious cuisine attests to this.