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The International Chronicles
BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/II) Name: Tabea Judith Borisch Department: Political Science and Public Administration Country of Origin: Germany What do you like best about Turkey? The Turkish people and their hospitality. Are there any
Read More »Using Songs to Travel: Tropical House
Read the word “summer.” Now, if you’re thinking about booze, bikinis and dawdling under the sun at a beach club, sharing stories of yourself and other people wagging on a platform with a DJ
Read More »On Victory, Part 2
This is the second installment in a four-part series on Joseph Conrad’s novel “Victory.” The first part, which details the plot and the hierarchy among the characters, is available online at bilnews.bilkent.edu.tr/opinions. Lena’s character
Read More »Sam Smith: The Thrill of It All
In the years leading up to his sophomore record, Sam Smith has been busy leading a double life. On one hand, he has won four Grammys and an Oscar; on the other, he has
Read More »A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY ALİ ADEEB (ARCH/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone who’s already been there can help get us through
Read More »Fall Fitness Challenge Underway
This semester’s “Sports as a Way of Life” Fitness Challenge kicked off on Monday, but there’s still plenty of time to enter the competition. The event, which is being held at the Dormitories Sports
Read More »Fantastic Event at the Swimming Pool!
This semester’s “Sports as a Way of Life” Inner Tube Water Polo Tournament will take place on Saturday, November 25 at 11 a.m. All students who know how to swim are invited to participate.
Read More »Last Chance to Attend an SoP Workshop This Semester
Are you going to apply to an MA or PhD program soon? Do you need to include a statement of purpose (SoP) with your application? Come to our Statement of Purpose Workshop and find
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