Samsun is a city with a population over half a million people on the north coast of . It is the provincial capital of Province and a major port. The growing city has two universities, several hospitals, shopping malls, a lot of light manufacturing industry, sports facilities and an opera.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence here in 1919.

In order: Artificial lake near Liberation wharf, Statue of Honor in Belediye Park, Istiklal Street, bottom: View of SS Bandırma museum ship, Samsun tram, wall of covered market. More information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsun

Ondokuz Mayıs University is a state university founded in 1975 in Samsun. The university bears the name “19 May”, which marks the date when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, came to Samsun in order to start the War of Independence.

With over 40.000 students and 2000 academic staff, Ondokuz Mayıs University is one of the leading universities in Turkey in terms of staff quality and number, academic and social facilities and infrastructure. Our university provides a pleasant and productive environment for its students and staff regarding accommodation, transportation, sports facilities, cultural and social environment.

Our university consists of 15 Faculties (Aeronautics and Space Sciences, Agriculture, Architecture, Arts And Sciences, Communication, Dentistry, Theology, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Tourism, Veterinary Medicine), 1 Conservatoire (OMU Samsun State Conservatoire), 3 Schools (School of Civil Aviation, School of Foreign Languages, Samsun Health School), 11 Vocational Schools and 5 Institutes (Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences). More information: http://www.omu.edu.tr/

CAMPUS MAP

How to go to Dormitory?

Your dormitory is in the faculty of Fine Arts (Güzel Sanatlar Kampüsü).W hen you arrive to Samsun Çarşamba Airport,you can take bus or taxı. Distance between airport and dormitory 40-45 km,because of that bus is cheaper than taxı. İts name is BAFAŞ. You can take it and come to güzel Sanatlar fakültesi. You need the pay for bus 5 Turkısh Lira) This buses also goes to City Center and Atakum.

TRANSPORTATION IN CITY (FOR CITY CENTER-ATAKUM-UNIVERSITY)

You can use Trams, Public buses, minibuses named Dolmuş in the city.

If you want to use bus or minibus,you can take near the dormitory. (your dormitory in near the way in faculty of arts). All the buses are in Samsun have numbers. (12,17,24,E1,..ect. )

There are two type of minibuses in Samsun. First minibus name is ÜNİVERSİTE, You can go to University ,faculties , international relations office,university hospital with that. (price; 2,50 TL for students)

Second type of minibus name is Atakum-Türkiş. You can read that names on the, minibuses before the take. You can use atakum-türkiş for the go a lot of pubs,restaurants,city centre,..ect. ) (2,50 TL for students)

Most of the people use Trams. To use tram, you need a kind of card (SAMKART) .You charge this card in some specific tram stations and use it . If you want to have this card you need to apply for it. You can ask your buddy or us for information about it.

MARKETS AND GROCERS

There are a lot of markets and grocers in Atakum-Samsun but one of them nearby your dormitory. it is in front of the güzel sanatlar kampüsü tram station. (There is no alcohol in this market and please don't forget it you can't buy alcohol in markets and grocers after the 10.00 pm,it is forbidden in Turkey).

Cheaper markets are A101, ŞOK , BİM. Prices are not expensive in these markets. Other markets are Migros, Carrefour, etc. Prices may be expensive but you can find much more things in these markets.

RESTAURANTS

You can find restaurants in Atakum-Denizevleri (there is not-far away from your dormitory,5 min. by minibus,20 min. by walking ). There are a lot of kind food in this restaurants and you will absolutely like Turkısh foods . if you want special foods,you can ask your buddy or us for it.

Bizim Köfteci

Bizim Köfteci has really delicious chicken and meatball barbeku. You will like it.

Adress: Denizevleri, Atakum (Atatürk Bulvarı), 55200 Samsun Phone: (0362) 438 0052

Sams Döner

Everybody knows about döner kebab. Sams döner has tasty döner kebabs.

Adress: No: C, Denizevleri, Atatürk Blv. No:78, 55100 Atakum/Samsun

Phone:(0362) 400 4044

Fiemfi Döner

Fiemfi is alternative of Sams Döner

Adress: Atatürk Bulvarı, 90 Denizevleri, Atakum, Samsun Phone: 0(362) 438 99 55

Leman Kültür

Leman Kültür has really nice concept with 4 floors. 4 different concept in 4 different floor. Club, Live music, Pub, Cafe&Restaurant.

Adress: Atatürk Blv Yanyolu, 55000 Atakum Phone:(0362) 440 4440

PUBS

In Atakum-Denizevleri,you will find lots of pubs and all of that close the each other. The pubs closed 02.00 am.

Garage Pub

This pub is the nearest pub to your dormitory and also nice place for drink and enjoy with your friends.

Adress: Denizevleri, Adnan Menderes Blv. No:65, 55200 Atakum Phone:(0362) 437 0328

Lucca Club

Unfortunately this club is the only one in Atakum and you have no other option. But you can have nice parties with your friends in Lucca Club.

Adress: Adnan Menderes Blv., 55000 Atakum Phone:(0362) 437 9143

Liverpool Pub

Liverpool Pub is right next to Garage pub. Also nice place drink and chat with your friends.

Adress: Denizevleri Mah. Adnan Menderes Blv. No:87/B Atakum, 55500 Samsun Phone: (0362) 438 4384

Other Pubs are Mavi Pub, Rock City, Veciyi Pub, etc…..

Of course you can find and explore really cool places. These are just our recommodation. ENJOY YOUR TIME IN SAMSUN

HOSPİTALS

İf you need the hospital, our advise is university hospital but of course it is not only one option. You can use other private hospitals but ıt can be a little bit expensive ; .Medical Park,Gato Hospital in Samsun-Atakum. Also there are many private hospital in city center.

CASH MACHİNES-ATM

There are 3 atm near your dormitory,if you need use others,please ask your buddy or us.

You can exchange your Money in the Ziraat Bank in main campus or any exchange point or bank in the city center , your buddy will help you about this

EMERGENCY

INSURANCE

AIG Turkey , our ESN Turkey partner, offers specially designed Travel Insurance Products for Incoming Erasmus Students . We kindly encourage you to check the Domestic Health & Travel Insurance product details and benefit from the partnership advantages. You can also visit ESN Turkey website for more information ( http://www.esnturkey.org/?q=news/our-cooperation- aig-continues-full-gear-entr )

About Domestic Health & Travel Insurance ( Incoming Students)

According to the new regulation in Turkey, international students studying at Turkish universities have to get a General Health Insurance. According to this law, international students, who will start their studies at a Turkish university, are entitled to have General Health Insurance that enable them to benefit health insurance while in Turkey .

AIG Turkey offers Domestic Health & Travel Insurance Products for Incoming Erasmus students which you can use for your residence application. You can make the premium payment of the policy by credit card/cash or bank transfer.

If you would like to get more information or have a policy request, please kindly send an email to [email protected] with your application form.

WHENEVER YOU NEED , YOU CAN CONTACT WITH ESN SAMSUN BOARD MEMBERS OR ONDOKUZMAYIS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE.

OUR MEMBERS ARE READY TO HELP YOU 

CONTACTS;

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THIS SURVIVAL GUIDE WAS PREPARED BY ESN SAMSUN MEMBERS; Gökhan KOCABUĞA&Emre SINKÇI