THE CAMPUS LIKE A HOLIDAY VILLAGE

The Dardonos Campus of Canakkale Onsekizmart University is serving like a holiday village in the summer period. The campus wellcomes not only the university students but also the tourists and local people around. The Dardonos Campus is located between Canakkale - Izmir road, and can serve 1000 people in its nice beach. Students, and Academics can also benefit from the accomodation facilities of the Dardonos Campus. The Dardonos settlement is located on 390.000 meter square area with beach, sport, catering and accomodation facilities. The director of the Dardonos Campus, Selahattin BOZKURT, told that there are 68 rooms and 100 pax capacity seminar room in the settelement. The university organises national and international meetings and summer schools here. In addition, the campus offers excellent opportunities for water sports such as wind surfing. In fine weather, staff, students and other local residents make use of the beach and catering facilities for a pleasant day out, and those from farther afield can enjoy a peaceful holiday here. Up to 280 guests can be accommodated in the bungalow terraces and the dining and conference halls have a total seating capacity of 500. There is a games and television room and the sports hall has facilities for playing basketball and volleyball. There is also a tennis court and an open air swimming pool. A disco and bar provide entertaintment facilities. The Faculties of Fisheries and Agriculture make use of both the land and the sea at this campus to carry out various educational and scientific projects. In addition, students of the College of Tourism and Hotel Management are provided with opportunities for practical training.