Throughout this program, one of the greatest skills I’ve learned has been the art of connection-making. Although to some, this skill seems like it comes naturally, I’ve found that it can actually be trained and learned through repetitions. When I was younger, there was a point where I was not very social and had a…
Author: Umur Turgut
Hello, I'm Umur Turgut from Istanbul, Turkey and I'm a Bioengineering student from the class of 2028. When I graduate, I plan on going into graduate school or directly to industry.
Exploring Amsterdam’s Unique Tourist Culture
One of the most interesting aspects of the Netherlands, but specifically Amsterdam, was the incorporation of tourism into the country and its effects on overall Dutch society and culture. As one of the smallest countries in Europe, many of the cities are relatively close by and easy to get to from one another. Therefore, one…
Balancing Work and Travel: A Student’s Journey
As someone with extensive travel experience and is a foreign-born student that has lived abroad for half his life, I really don’t believe I will struggle with any aspect of “being overseas”. Therefore, I think one of the biggest struggles I may have will finding the balance between traveling and working. Therefore, over the course…
