BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/II)
Name: Maliha Hassan Somani
Department: ARCH/IV
Country of Origin: Pakistan
What do you like best about Turkey?
The landscape; I love the beautiful greens, the diverse reliefs and topographies, and the way
every city has its own distinct landscape and character, which makes traveling much
more interesting and fun.
Are there any similarities between your country’s culture and Turkey’s?
The family culture, the undying love for food and the warmth shown toward guests is
common to both Turkey and Pakistan.
What will you miss most about Turkey/Bilkent?
The architecture studios and all-nighters with my friends before every jury are the two things
I’m going to miss the most.
What’s your favorite place on campus, and why?
My favorite place on campus would be the FF studios, as I’ve been spending so much of my time and have made so many memories there.
What’s your favorite Turkish food/ favorite part of Turkish culture?
I love midye. I often go out just to eat them on the streets.
Where do you expect to see yourself 10 years from now?
I don’t really know, and I think it’s better that way.
What’s the hardest challenge you’ve overcome in Turkey?
Learning the language has definitely been the toughest challenge for me so far.
What cities have you visited in Turkey? Which one do you like the best?
Amasra, Safranbolu, İstanbul, İzmir, Fethiye, Eskişehir, Antalya and Cappadocia. I love
İstanbul because no matter how many times you go, it never gets boring.
Do you have any hidden talents?
Maybe.
What’s a question you’re asked frequently, or the most interesting comment you’ve heard at Bilkent/ in Turkey?
“Does everyone in Pakistan know English as well as you do?”
Describe yourself in 3 words
Intelligent, caring, annoying (sometimes).
If you could master any skill, which one would you choose and why?
Painting; I already do it, but if I could get more time, I’d love to spend that time mastering it.