Profiles

The Sporting Life 

Name: Zeynep Gür  Department: Law   How often do you exercise?  I exercise five times a week.  How has regular exercise affected your life?   It has improved my body.  What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?   They should stay motivated and[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II)  Name: Mohammed Ehsan Ullah Shareef         Department: CTIS         Country of Origin: India  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   There is a lot of walking — İstanbul Airport wasn’t easy on my legs.  What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye?   The people. I can’t[Read More…]

The Sporting Life 

Name: Ada Gürer  Department: Psychology  How often do you exercise?  I exercise four to five times a week.  How has regular exercise affected your life?   I love doing sports. They change my mood, make me positive and keep me active during the day.  What do you suggest to those who[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II)  Name: Maham Fatima         Department: Management          Country of Origin: Pakistan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   I was honestly impressed by its rich culture, history and stunning landscapes. It beautifully blends Eastern and Western influences.  What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye?   The[Read More…]

FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Efe Alpay

BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Efe Alpay holds a PhD in Industrial Design (2023) and an MSc in the same field from Middle East Technical University as well as a BFA in Graphic Design from Bilkent University, where he was the second-ranking student. His research interests include generative design, 3D printing[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II)  Name: Aisha Qureshi         Department: Management          Country of Origin: Pakistan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   It is a beautiful country with warm people.  What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye?   It has a really good dorm life, and the campus is big[Read More…]

The Sporting Life 

Name: İrem Bahtiyar  Department: IE  How often do you exercise?  I exercise four times a week.  How has regular exercise affected your life?   It helps me concentrate better, and it’s a great way to escape from classes and stress.   What do you suggest to those who are just taking up[Read More…]

FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Onur Çizmecioğlu

Asst. Prof. Onur Çizmecioğlu graduated from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Bilkent University in 2002. He received his PhD degree in 2009 from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Heidelberg University in cell biology. During his PhD and a subsequent concise post-doctoral training in the laboratory[Read More…]

The International Chronicles

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Jamila Ibrahimova Department: Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye?My very first impressions of Turkey formed in my early childhood. It was the first country I visited when I started travelling. Frankly, Turkey felt like[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II)  Name: Mariya Tulkibayeva         Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG)          Country of Origin: Kazakhstan   What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   Upon my arrival in Türkiye, I was greeted with the sour-sweet taste of muşmula and the aroma of ripe bananas in Alanya, Antalya province.  What[Read More…]

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