BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Sai Krishna Prem Department: Architecture Country of Origin: India What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I liked Türkiye. The culture and people are way different than in India. The country is well-developed, and it’s a bit pricey compared to India. The best part[Read More…]
Profiles
The Sporting Life
Name: Şevval Taner Department: Computer Engineering How often do you exercise? Everyday — I have two or three trainings sometimes. How has regular exercise affected your life? Working hard and putting in effort makes me feel consistently positive and happy. And it enhances my ability to concentrate in other areas[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Awais Awan Department: EE Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? “Turkish people speak fast and smoke a lot.” What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye? Friendly people. I’ve met great people who aren’t only friendly and helpful[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Yasemin Gümüş Ağca
BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER/IV) su.uzuncagil@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Yasemin Gümüş Ağca is an instructor in the Department of Fine Arts. She received her MA in Media and Visual Studies from Bilkent University in 2008 and has a background in humanities as well. Ağca has lectured extensively on aesthetics, art, design history and[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Nuria Jimoenez Department: International Relations Country of Origin: Spain What were your first impressions about Türkiye? My first impression of Turkey was how attentive and friendly people are here. Also, the traffic is so chaotic. What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye? [Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ceyda Akın Department: EE How often do you exercise? I exercise three times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Regular exercise has helped me stay disciplined and organized. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? I[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Zahide Pamir
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Asst. Prof. Zahide Pamir, an accomplished neuroscientist and assistant professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience at Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, has an impressive academic and research background. After obtaining her PhD in Neuroscience from Bilkent University in 2017 and an MS in Cognitive Science[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Turkan Azimli Department: Management Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I came here a month ago. My first impressions were that people are very friendly, the food is very delicious and there are so many cats. What do you[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Emir İnaner Department: CTIS How often do you exercise? I exercise five times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It is so beneficial for maintaining good mental health. In this stressful college life, fitness is indispensable for me. What do you suggest to those who are[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Ghulam Ahmed Department: Computer Science Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? The “çay” consumption made me feel right at home. What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye? The cats that roam freely, looking for treats. Are there[Read More…]