BAIS Done, What’s Next?
The question: “So what are you gonna do after this?” had been a very intimidating one, in the past that is and luckily not anymore! I remember this one boat … Continue reading
Am I Finally Integrating?
After a day of cycling for more than 15km, running to the beach because it’s a sunny day and spending some time at the tulip fields I find myself asking … Continue reading
That Feeling of Belonging
Let’s start with a warning: I am likely to write several “Saying Goodbye” or “As The End Approaches” sort of posts in the upcoming months, especially since I like to … Continue reading
What’s It Like To Be A Third Year? – Second Semester
This is a follow up to the post: What’s It Like To Be A Third Year? – First Semester I’ve had a very different outlook as I came back from … Continue reading
What’s It Like To Be A Third Year? – First Semester
When it comes to the BA International Studies program, the third year first semester is where you have the most space for movement and choice. Until this point most classes … Continue reading
Thesis Motivation
One of the best decisions I’ve made in my university life was to write my thesis in the first semester. There were several reasons for this: Most of the people … Continue reading
Thank You – A Post About Ankara
On the 13th of March there was an explosion in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, it was the third attack in the last five months. According to the most recent … Continue reading
Winter Wonderland
8th of December! 8th of December! Save the date! This is what I started telling my boyfriend probably more than a month before the actual date that is 8th of … Continue reading
Mentoring & Being Mentored
I am a student mentor and it’s great, I really enjoy it. I was a mentor for the introduction days last year and I loved my group of “kids”. I … Continue reading
You Can Never Fully Leave a Place
Recently elections were held in Turkey and this brought up a lot of debate in the public sphere, a lot has been said and a lot has been discussed. I … Continue reading
