Firstly, may I congratulate you on your choice of Bilkent University. Your decision means that you have chosen to rise above the rest and participate in the scientific and creative excellence of Bilkent University.

Secondly, mat I remid you that Bilkent experience will not only be a beginning of a new life with new experiences, but will also be an ending: an end to your former ways of thinking. I encourage you to open up your mind and whole-heartedly embrace the excellence that is Bilkent University.

Lastly, I invite each and every one of you to take advantage of your time at Bilkent becauce before you know it, it will be over.