By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Ho Ho…Oh No! Fellow happy merry people of Bilkent, this week is THE week. New Year is right around the corner with the not-so-fun surprise of finals. Honestly, I don’t know if this counts as torture, but it feels[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Celebrating Small Moments—A Farewell Before New Beginnings As the year gently folds into its final pages, I found myself standing in the “Dear Theo” exhibition at CerModern, surrounded by Van Gogh’s swirling colors and illuminated brushstrokes and the soft[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Holly jolly Christmas is awakening, my dear friends—certain songs are defrosting, decorations are being pulled from dusty basements and students are heading back home. Of course, there is us, the lovely Bilkenters who remain far from our homes for[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr “Ir de tapas”—The Tunalı version Some traditions spark curiosity even before you ever get to experience them. Spain’s “ir de tapas” is one of those traditions. It’s the simple but delightful act of barhopping with friends—going from one spot[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr I heard that a new orange cat was spotted hanging around campus, going to dormitories and paying visits to students in distress. Honestly, I would love him to pay a visit to my dorm because I really miss my[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr In the midst of the mid-term season, where people fight over empty seats in the dining hall or empty chairs in our well-heated library, I, for one, feel like nothing is changing and time is stuck. I know that’s a bit depressing, but isn’t November the right time to feel like[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Trick or treat? I’d pick a candy—preferably one with caffeine. As Halloween passes, the real monsters of the season begin to awaken: deadlines, unfinished projects and mid-terms. I hope you’re well-rested after the holiday and refreshed by all the[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Before spiraling down to mid-term season, we had our very own “Performative Male Contest,” highlighting lots of great outfit suggestions and amazing tote bags. Very special thanks to the Bilkent Fashion Society for bringing the idea to our school[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) The Art of Healing Cracks Is Ankara a feeling? I believe it is. When you move to a new city and start from scratch, it welcomes you in its own peculiar way. At first, you chase the clichés—visiting the popular spots, testing the stereotypes handed to you by others and perhaps by your past[Read More…]
BY İREM NAZ DUYMUŞ (AMER/III) & EDA EMEKOĞLU (AMER/III) This month has had many firsts: first classes to consider in add/drop week, the first official week of classes and the first edition of Bilkent News (filled with amazing content). Yeah, all of that happened. I don’t know about you, but I think the[Read More…]
