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Imagining Istanbul
I just completed the last day of my internship after spending the summer as an engineering intern in Lincoln, Nebraska. I cannot believe that in exactly two weeks time I will begin a new adventure and...
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Türkiye Çok Güzel
Is this school on top of a mountain or something?! That was my first thought as I rode from the airport to Koç University. The university is situated in the northern most district of Istanbul. From my...
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Exploring Turkey
During the Bayram break (Eid), I embarked on a week long journey across Turkey. The program I attended was specifically for exchange students and approximately 150 exchange students from different...
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Birthdays, Palaces, and Hilltops
It’s hard to believe that my time in Istanbul is almost coming to an end. This past November, I celebrated my twentieth birthday in Istanbul. It was fun to be with my Turkish and exchange friends and...
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Delicious Turkish Food
I felt that this blog post was necessary since I have neglected to mention one of my most important experiences in Turkey, the food! Overall I enjoyed the Turkish cuisine although I confess that I...
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A Home Here and a Home There
My last few days in Istanbul were a mix of last minute to do items, cramming for exams, and a perpetual feeling of denial that I was leaving what had become a home to me. I convinced myself mentally...
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