BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III)  Name: Aysu Mehdiyeva          Department: Information Systems and Technologies                                       Country of Origin: Azerbaijan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   When I arrived months ago, my first impression was that the campus was large and green, with kind people and many cats.  What do you like[Read More…]

Name: Akif Ertuğrul Öztürk Department: Architecture How often do you exercise? I exercise at least two to three times aweek. How has regular exercise affected your life? I’m feeling happy and more confidentand healthier. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to[Read More…]

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Roshaan Ahmad        Department: Management                                       Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? My first impressions of Turkey were its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and rich history. I was impressed by how modern and traditional elements blend seamlessly together. What do you[Read More…]

Name: Pınar Erman    Department: Management How often do you exercise? I exercise four days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It has affected my life positively. It provides me a positive lifestyle that allows me to maintain my mental stability and physical health. What do you suggest[Read More…]

BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Jennifer Leigh Tipton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Southern Mississippi.Currently, Dr. Tipton is teaching MSC 150 (Singing for Theatre I), MSC 255 (Vocal Literature[Read More…]

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III)  Name: Miriam van Amerongen          Department: MBG                                          Country of Origin: Germany  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   Türkiye is a beautiful country! At the beginning of my exchange, I was surrounded by kind, friendly and helpful people. They made me feel like it was a[Read More…]

Kumru Arapgirlioğlu graduated from the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University and received her master’s degree in Environmental Planning and Resource Management from Florida State University. She received her doctorate from Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She[Read More…]

Name: Ozan Aksakal     Department: Law  How often do you exercise?  I exercise six days a week.  How has regular exercise affected your life?   I have self-confidence and muscle/brain coordination as a result.  What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?   Don’t[Read More…]

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III)  Name: Haider Raheem          Department: ME                                           Country of Origin: Pakistan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   It was mesmerizing. I took a cab from the airport with two of my now best friends who were strangers then, Shaham and Huzaifa. I still remember sticking my[Read More…]

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III)  Name: Leman El Aydin          Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics                                            Country of Origin: The Netherlands  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   Since I was born, I’ve been coming to Turkey every year, and my impression has always been the same: incredibly hospitable people, delicious food[Read More…]