Community Profile: Hakan
Hakan is a student in one of our Beginner level ESL classes. Thank you for participating in our weekly community profile and sharing your experiences, Hakan!
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Hakan. I am from Izmir /Turkiye. I have a degree in History but I am a social media page expert. I love travelling and international cuisine.
How do you spend your free time in Vancouver?
I like to walk around the Seawall by Stanley Park, English Bay, etc. I am very interested in trying ethnic food, meeting people and making new friends.
What are some challenges you’ve faced with moving to Canada?
I had a little difficulty at supermarkets because of my limited English but I am doing much better now. I tried to figure out the means of transportation.
Which place would you recommend to someone visiting your country?
My top recommendations are Izmir/Ephesus, Istanbul (Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque etc.) and Capadocia (hot air balloon trips). Please make sure to try "Turkish Breakfast / Kahvalti".
What are you hoping to achieve during your time at MOSAIC?
My first goal is to improve my English and move to the second level. I learned a lot of new things with this course.