{"id":3912,"date":"2022-11-14T13:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T13:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2023-02-02T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:52:21","slug":"a-word-from-the-wise-seniors-advice-to-freshmen-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/?p=3912","title":{"rendered":"A Word from the Wise: Seniors\u2019 Advice to Freshmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3914\" width=\"297\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-edited.jpeg 867w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h6><em>BY ER\u0130N\u00c7 ADA CEYLAN (ME\/II)<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone who\u2019s already been there can help get us through the rough spots. In the case of university students, who better than seniors to offer the benefit of their experience?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This week, Melike Nur G\u00fcrsoy, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student, has some words of wisdom for this year\u2019s freshmen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. What advice would you give freshmen about the Bilkent experience?<\/strong><br>The first year is a great opportunity to discover Bilkent\u2019s enjoyable features. It will be a lot of fun to participate in as many social communities as you can this year, when the course load is relatively light. You\u2019ll meet new people from all over the world and learn about their cultures. The first year is also a good opportunity to discover the facilities that Bilkent offers its students. You can take part in various sporting events or borrow books from the Bilkent library that are not offered in any other library in Turkey. You should keep your academic side strong while working on your social skills. You will be able to participate in the academic work of your department if you have high averages and enough interest by the end of your second year. So, during your time at university, you can see a \u201ctrailer\u201d of your future career. Finally, I don\u2019t think you should graduate until you have walked the entire campus to discover all its unique views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. What\u2019s something students should keep in mind throughout their time at Bilkent?<\/strong><br>Everyone faces challenges during their Bilkent education because there are always deadlines. Despite this stress, keep in mind that your efforts won\u2019t be wasted. As a fourth-year student at Bilkent, I can say with certainty that our education advances us more than that of many other university students. \u201cNo gain without pain\u201d could be your guiding principle for surviving at Bilkent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Any tips or tricks to surviving life at Bilkent?<\/strong><br>-Do not ignore BAIS e-mails and make sure to attend events and seminars that are suitable for you.<br>-Do not hesitate to contact the academicians, they will always do their best for you.<br>-Don\u2019t forget to take a break when you\u2019re overwhelmed.<br>-Party! Don\u2019t graduate until you\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. One word about your experience at Bilkent so far?<\/strong><br>Development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY ER\u0130N\u00c7 ADA CEYLAN (ME\/II) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. 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