BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/III)
Name: Andrea Peris
Department: COMD/III
Country of Origin: Spain
What do you like best about Turkey?
The huge contrast compared to my country. Living in Ankara has given me another perspective about life and ways of living.
Are there any similarities between your country’s culture and Turkey’s?
The young spirit toward life, I think.
What will you miss most about Turkey/Bilkent?
The Erasmus experience, because it’s a good mix between studies and trips/parties.
What’s your favorite place on campus, and why?
The hillside next to Bilka, because it’s a great place to meet people and take a break.
Why Turkey?
I had never been to Turkey before, and now it’s all happened. I like unexpected situations, and I’m glad I’m here.
What’s your favorite Turkish food/favorite part of Turkish culture?
I love pide, because it’s like a Turkish pizza.
Where do you expect to see yourself 10 years from now?
Working in art galleries all around the world, and finding new projects by unknown artists.
What’s the hardest challenge you’ve overcome in Turkey?
Getting used to having lunch at 12:30 and dinner at 7:30. My time schedule is very different.
What cities have you visited in Turkey? Which one do you like the best?
Fethiye, Kapadokya, Pamukkale, Efes, İzmir, İstanbul, Ankara, Beypazarı and Safranbolu. My favorite place is İstanbul, because it’s multicultural and modern. But I’ll never forget Pamukkale’s landscape.
Do you have any hidden talents?
Unfortunately, I don’t have any talents.
What’s a question you’re asked frequently, or the most interesting comment you’ve heard at Bilkent/in Turkey?
Çay?