New york: TURKEN House, a student dormitory in New York established with support from the Turkish Youth and Education Service Foundation (TURGEV), is providing housing, academic support, and cultural activities for Turkish students in the US, the group said in a statement. Located in Manhattan, the facility serves as both accommodation and a community hub, offering opportunities for cultural exchange, personal growth, and academic development.
According to Anadolu Agency, the complex includes 80 apartments-56 studios, 22 two-bedroom units, and 2 one-bedroom units-accommodating 204 students, equally divided between male and female residents. Security is maintained with 24-hour camera monitoring and card-access control.
Facilities at TURKEN House include communal kitchens, a prayer room, laundry services, private and group study areas, fitness rooms, and a multifunctional conference hall. The conference hall regularly hosts career seminars, cultural workshops, and personal development programs aimed at strengthening students' academic, social, and professional skills.
Among long-term residents are 20 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs at Columbia University, New York University (NYU), and Fordham University. The student body also includes doctors, researchers, teachers, and individuals enrolled in English-language training programs.