BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER/II) Lorna Yeşilkaya has been an Instructor in the Faculty Academic English Program at Bilkent since 2015 and has taught English since 2001. She holds a BA in German and Spanish and an MA in Applied Linguistics. Her MA dissertation was socio-linguistic in nature. She also[Read More…]
Profiles
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/I) Name: Ricardo Román Brene Department: Computer Engineering Country of Origin: I came straight up from paradise, Costa Rica. What do you like best about Turkey?I would say probably kebap and Beyoğlu Zencefilli Gazoz. Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country?Not many, but[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ansuman Mullick Department: Computer Engineering How often do you exercise?I exercise three to four times a week for one and a half hours per session. How has regular exercise affected your life?I feel much better physically and mentally. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Craig Ireland
BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER/II) Dr. Craig Ireland teaches at the American Culture and Literature department. He received his BA from Berkeley and PhD from Université de Montréal. Prior to joining Bilkent, Dr. Ireland taught for the philosophy and comparative literature departments at the Université de Montréal. His research and[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Kıvanç Batu Bilgen Department: Mechanical Engineering How often do you exercise?I exercise three or four times per week. How has regular exercise affected your life?Regular exercise has a number of positive effects on mental health due to the release of the hormones dopamine and serotonine. Staying active helps me[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/I) Name: Abdul Wasay Department: Management Country of Origin: Pakistan What do you like best about Turkey?I absolutely love the rich culture and history of Turkey. With its colorful bazaars and stunning architecture, it is no wonder that Turkey is such a popular destination for both[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/I) Name: Evan Nkuaka Mungwangwa Kinzumbi Department: Management Country of Origin: France/ Democratic Republic of the Congo What do you like best about Turkey?The Turkish food. Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country?Yes, there are a lot of similarities, like the student lifestyle[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Öznur BulcaDepartment: EEHow often do you exercise?Two times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?I make friends through exercise.What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?Just do it.What are the first three things that come to mind when you[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
Name: Haziq Nadeem Department: Economics Country of Origin: Pakistan What do you like best about Turkey?There is a café in every street with amazing coffee and a buzzing environment, and I never get tired of travelling to the beautiful cities. Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country?Yes:[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Azra Aydın Department: Industrial Engineering How often do you exercise?Two to three times a week How has regular exercise affected your life? I have more energy to focus on my life. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?The results[Read More…]