Name: Mehmet Ozan Ünal Department: Psychology How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It has improved my mental health and boosted my self-confidence. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Huda Khan Department: Psychology Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Turkey? It may sound a little cliché, but my first impression of Turkey was of the rich culture and history. There’s just not enough time to learn everything there is[Read More…]
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Assoc. Prof. Thomas Zimmermann graduated from the University of Regensburg, where he completed his studies in Pre- and Protohistory, European Ethnology and Classical Archaeology. For his PhD project he was based in the Römisch-Germanische Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM, now rebranded as Leibniz-Center for Archaeology (LEIZA)), studying Copper[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Aisha Balgabay Department: Mathematics Country of Origin: Kazakhstan What do you like best about Turkey? What I like best about Turkey is its rich history and diverse culture. Exploring ancient ruins and experiencing the vibrant mix of traditions is truly fascinating. Are there any[Read More…]
Name: Oguljan Nuryyeva Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics How often do you exercise? I exercise as much as I can, at least twice a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Exercising helps me cope with anxiety and relieves stress. It takes my mind off of academic pressures. What[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Maxie Petzold Department: Communication and Design Country of Origin: Germany What do you like best about Turkey? Definitely the people because everyone is so friendly, helpful and talkative. Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country? There aren’t any similarities to my[Read More…]
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Assoc. Prof. James Alexander’s life divides into three eras: the first in Middlesbrough, a town in the north of England, where he was raised, the second in Cambridge, where he studied and eventually taught history and politics between 1991 and 2004, and the third in Bilkent,[Read More…]
Name: Yashar Beykmohammadi Department: Management How often do you exercise? I typically exercise between three to five days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Consistent physical activity has boosted my self-confidence and made me feel healthier and more in shape. What do you suggest to those who[Read More…]
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Dr. Emine Geçgil has been teaching at the Department of American Culture and Literature since 2018. She has been with Bilkent for 15 years. She started teaching at the Vocational Program in Translation in 2009, where she taught translation courses for two years. When the department[Read More…]
Name: Tuğba YağmurDepartment: International RelationsHow often do you exercise?Four to five times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?I have found a better version of myself mentally.What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?Just leave your comfort zone and don’t[Read More…]
