Summer Calling - TurkMSIC Exchange

[Ulusal Turlar]

Dear TurkMSIC Incoming,

Hope this email finds you and your loved ones happy and peaceful 

We know you are coming to Turkey for a clinical internship🧑🏻‍⚕️, white coats 🥼, hospital corridors 🏥,  case reports 🩺 ...

But what if we told you… that was only the prologue? And let’s be real — you deserve so much more.

Because guess what, the real story — the one that will live in your photos, your memories, and your heartbeat doesn’t start under fluorescent lights.

It begins here:
Somewhere between the echo of ancient cities, the scent of fresh simit in the morning air, and the laughter of friends you haven’t met yet. 🏛️🌱✨

It begins where maps turn into memories.
Where strangers become your travel family.
Where the road becomes the classroom, and every sunset writes a new chapter.

 Here is the secret:

The real story starts outside the hospital walls.

You might’ve already heard things.
From those who came before you —
the late-night storytellers, the Instagram scrollers,
the ones still dreaming in the colors of Türkiye.

They spoke of the National Tours. And now... they’re speaking to you.

So hey — nice to meet you. You’re right on time.

 Welcome to the 2025 National Tours of Turkey!

(aka the part of your exchange you’ll never shut up about.)

So… why should you care?

We get it.
It’s just a few days, right?
How much of a difference can a weekend really make?

Well — that’s for you to find out.
Because this year, we’re keeping things a little mysterious. 

We could hype it up —
say it’ll change your life,
that these tours will be the best part of your entire exchange,
that you’ll come back with more photos than you have memories,
and that you’ll meet people who feel like they’ve known you for years.

But instead — 
let’s keep it simple.

This summer, we’re planning something special.
The proposals? Still in the works.
The final details? Almost there.
But the feeling? That’s already happening.

We’re not revealing the locations just yet — but trust us, when you know... you’ll know.

Call it mystery.
Call it tradition.
Call it TurkMSIC.

Either way, here’s what we can share...

 ⚡️ #TOUR 1 

It’s not a place you find — it’s a place you feel.

Some say this place doesn’t even exist — 
just a fairy tale passed from one exchange to the next,
a rumor wrapped in moonlight, told between bus rides and shared breakfasts.

In here, the rocks whisper. The wind remembers.
And if someone asks what it was like...
it might be impossible to explain.
You’ll probably just smile and say:
"You just had to be there."

And this summer — 
you can be. 

 ⚡️ #TOUR 2 – National Weekend

What do you look for in a summer getaway?

Sea? Sand? Sun?
A view you’ll take more photos of than your own face?
Forests that smell alive?
Ancient cities that make your hometown look like a teenager?
Museums where history isn’t just remembered — it was written?
Meals where the food keeps coming and no one checks the time?
With raki, laughter, and someone calling you canım?
And alongside all the fun, we'll also have a short session to talk about what really matters — MSIC values, and how to build safe, welcoming spaces together.

You’re not looking for a vacation spot.
You’re looking for this place.
And lucky for you — we’re going.

You’re not ready. But that’s the best part.

But hey — we won’t lie.
It has its downsides too.

Like… it only lasts 3 days.
And the spots?
Yeah, they disappear faster than your LEO when you have a problem —
and reappear the second the tour starts.

🎉 NFDPs – You Thought It Was Over?

And just when you were thinking,
"Okay, that’s enough adventure for one month..."
we said: think again.

Two massive nights. In Turkey’s two biggest cities.
Because clearly, we don’t know when to stop.

This summer, you might even get tired of seeing the National Tours Team around.

In Istanbul, we’re doing it properly.
Dinner. On a boat. In the middle of the Bosphorus.
Asia on one side, Europe on the other — and you, right in between. 🌃
City lights, music, flags, waves under your feet.
This isn’t just dinner.
It’s the kind of night you'll talk about long after you leave.

In Ankara, we’re going traditional.
A big Turkish mangal in the middle of nature.
Fresh food, open air, music, dancing, and that good old chaotic energy we all secretly love. 🌆
A real Turkish experience with NFDP concept
The kind of night where you lose track of time — and your fork.

Don't forget to bring your country’s flag. 🌍
We’re taking pictures — and you’ll want to be in them.

Not sure what an NFDP is? 
Feel free to ask your LEOs or CP’s — they'll tell you what to bring and how to join. 🫶🏻
 

🧭 How to Join the Magic?

• Open this email. (Done ✅)
  
• Message your LEO and say: “TAKE ME TO THE TOURRSS!!.” 💌
  
• Attend our Upon Arrival Training — we’ll hype it up together, show you the full plans 
  
• Look for upcoming emails 📮🎤
  

As the dates get closer, we’ll be sharing full proposals with all the details.  
routes, prices, schedules, and everything else we’re dying to tell you.

So keep an eye on your inbox.
We’ll be back in your mail very soon. 🫡

📎 P.S.
We will also send another mail about the tour details, including Detailed Proposals and the July 2025 National Tours Calendar, specially prepared for TurkMSIC exchange students. 
And just for fun, we’ve added a little Google form where you can guess the destinations, drop your questions or ideas, or simply share your excitement.
We’d love to hear from you.

🔗 https://forms.gle/eNLjG9p2yWiMwRhK6 

And if you have any questions, suggestions, crazy ideas, or just want to scream in excitement —
you can always reach out to me. Anytime. 🩵💙

Exchanges are not a month squeezed into a lifetime, but lifetimes squeezed into a single month.

 Before anything else, look up. If the sky is still blue, then there’s still hope 

With love and the warmth of Turkish hospitality from every corner of the country,

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Mehmet Tiryaki  Ulusal Turlar Koordinatörü 24' - 25'  National Tours Coordinator 24' - 25' Türk Tıp Öğrencileri Birliği | TurkMSIC  Turkish Medical Students' International Committee www.turkmsic.org nation...@turkmsic.org +90 505 002 78 50

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[Ulusal Turlar]

Hey again, future adventurers, 🌍

Hope this email finds you and your loved ones happy and peaceful, and hope you had a great four days in Turkey.

Remember how we said "keep an eye on your inbox"?
Well... guess what time it is. 🕰️
It’s Proposal O’Clock!

After weeks of planning, plotting, and maybe a few "what if we took them there??" moments, the 2025 National Tour Proposals and your ✨Official Tour Calendar✨ are FINALLY ready to meet their destiny (and by destiny, we mean YOU).

🧳 Attached you’ll find:

• Proposal for Tour 1 (Fairytale alert 🚀)

• Proposal for Tour 2 – National Weekend (Sun, sea, and soul 🏖️)

• Full calendar for July's National Tours, aka your soon-to-be favorite month. 
  

You can see all the details and documents here 

💌 Now what?
→ Read them
→ Explore the details and pick your favorite
→ Screenshot them and send them to your LEO with something like:
TAKE ME TO THE TOURRSS!! 💌

Registrations will open super soon, we will announce via e-mail and through your LEOs, so start choosing your adventure wisely.

But we know... choosing just one tour might feel impossible.
So guess what? You don’t have to. 😉
You can join both. Yes, we made sure of that.

And if you’re still not sure whether you should join...

Just ask yourself:
Would past-me forgive me for missing this?

So here’s your sign.
Open those PDFs. Feel the magic.
And prepare yourself for sunsets, bus-ride karaoke, a bit of chaos, and a whole lot of memories.

The story continues, and it’s looking like a good one. 📖🩵

🧭 A Few Important Notes on Transportation & Payment

🚐 Transportation:
As the National Tours Team, we will be traveling together from Ankara to the tour destinations, in both tours.
However, if this route extends your travel time, or if you'd prefer to go to the city on your own, that’s possible, as long as you let us know in advance!
We’ll make sure to meet at the destination at the same time and keep everything running smoothly.
We’ll also share more detailed info and coordinate plans via our dedicated WhatsApp group closer to the tour dates.

💸 Payment:
Tour fees will be collected in Turkish Lira through your LEOs or CPs. 
Extra details will be available in the Participant Forms, which will be sent to you soon.
Your LEOs will also receive a full breakdown and instructions, so feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions.

As the deadline for payment will be quite soon, we kindly encourage you to start submitting your fees to your LEOs already to avoid any last-minute rush !!!

If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to share your excitement, you can always reach out to me. 🩵💙

Exchanges are not a month squeezed into a lifetime, but lifetimes squeezed into a single month.

 Before anything else, look up. If the sky is still blue, then there’s still hope 

With love and the warmth of Turkish hospitality from every corner of the country,

For related documents:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yqmd53wJsouP850LXAraqPNjO4h3pyTb?usp=sharing