I would like to welcome you whole-heartedly to this the beginning of a new academic year.
Bilkent University offers opportunities to students for academic and social growth through its continued support for quality education and individual intitiative. 
   Since the University's foundation fifteen years ago, its programs have never ceased to encourage the sharing of knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and participation on the part of its students who have developed a rich variety of extracurricular activities which include community service, activity clubs, and, of course, Radio Bilkent.
   Now it is the time for you, too, to come and join us, and bring with you new, exciting ideas and projects which will actively stimulate the imagination, the general spirit of creativity and teamwork. We also invite you to get involved in voluntary service placements which are designed to promote belonging to the community, as well as develop responsibility and maturity, which will always hold you in good stead in the future.
   So, at the start of this new year, think seriously about your academic work, but also consider committing yourself to extra-curricular activities which will help stimulate your interests, develop your skills and enrich your campus life.
Come and join the excitement, and be healthy, active and happy.

Perin Öztin.