Comments on On the edge of consciousness: Learning Farsi in Isfahan

There are ATMs in Iran, but they do not work with ...

2010-03-26T10:59:54.195-05:00

There are ATMs in Iran, but they do not work with foreign cards. Furthermore, you cannot use foreign credit cards in Iran. I understand these restrictions are due to sanctions. The only failsafe way I know of is to bring cash, preferably US$ (but Euros will work too, possibly with an inferior exchange rate). One tip: bring recent US$, because banks will refuse to change notes if they are too old (as I found out to my horror the first time I visited Iran, with notes that were from the early 1990s). The only way you can change "old" bills is in the market, where you'll get a worse exchange rate (the money changers have some kind of arrangement with people in Dubai).

Hi, thank you for the very informative blog, Damon...

2010-03-26T10:38:20.394-05:00

Hi, thank you for the very informative blog, Damon.

Just one quick question, I'm planning to stay for 5-6 weeks, how did you deal with the money issue? Are there ATMs around or did you take cash to support you for 3 months?

Thanks again!

Hi Nina, I paid for the course and the accommodat...

2010-02-24T17:20:52.143-06:00

Hi Nina,

I paid for the course and the accommodation using US dollars once I had arrived in Isfahan. The University will give you the necessary details once you arrive, and once you've paid, you show them the receipt.

As far as the actual cost goes, that depended on how long you stay (if you stay for a longer time, the price per week drops). From memory, I think it is about US$200 per week, including accommodation. You need to pay for your own meals however.

I did not attend any other courses. I'm not aware of anyone who did. Perhaps they are available. I have no idea!

Hi Damon, thank you for this information! As you...

2010-02-24T01:53:50.637-06:00

Hi Damon,

thank you for this information! As you said, there is not much information on the UI homepage. How much did you pay for the course and the stay in the guesthouse? And did you attend additional courses like calligraphy or arts?

Thanks

Hi Emes, There are no semesters. You apply in adv...

2009-11-17T20:34:25.917-06:00

Hi Emes,

There are no semesters. You apply in advance, and let them know when you want to arrive. If there is a problem with your arrival date, they will let you know, I'm sure.

I was thinking about going to ICPS in Tehran, but ...

2009-09-22T05:21:19.856-05:00

I was thinking about going to ICPS in Tehran, but Isfahan is much more relaxed place to stay :)

Do they have semesters or any other timetable? Their website is silent about it.

Hi Thomas, I am glad it was helpful. I was in the ...

2009-09-08T10:35:58.182-05:00

Hi Thomas, I am glad it was helpful. I was in the course for seven weeks. Some students stay much longer.

Hi (salam): Nice to find a weblog about my home la...

2009-08-08T15:09:06.677-05:00

Hi (salam):
Nice to find a weblog about my home land.If there is any thing I can help ,tell me.
Good luck,
http://yasetti.wordpress.com/

hey there im thinking about taking this course in ...

2009-08-04T08:25:52.747-05:00

hey there
im thinking about taking this course in february next year, tryin to find as much info as possible then i stumbled across this- really helpful stuff. how long did u stay for?