Welcome to my blog!
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Hey there, it's great to meet you! This blog, which you're about to dive into, has become my safe space where I can let my imagination run wild with words, stepping away from the rigid structures of academic writing to simply enjoy the art of blogging.
There are no strict rules here. I write about anything and everything that strikes a chord with me; a favorite song, a gripping novel, a memorable travel experience, moments of volunteering that left me feeling grateful, or anything else that inspires me. Feel free to interact with me through the comments or the message section.
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What kind of an earthling am I?
Although, I call myself "calm, prudent, and emotional", I am aware that every person is much more complex than what three adjectives can define.
I am a big fan of any expressive act and tool, mainly art. I am passionate about reading novels, visiting exhibitions, knitting and crocheting, goblin tapestry, photography, and ceramics. I enjoy socializing with internationals and exchanging our life stories and ideas. I write regularly as I can keep a certain distance from the reader and connect with them at the same time.
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Where am I coming from? Where am I going to?
I spent my childhood and teenage years in Ä°skenderun, Turkey with a vivacious, nature lover, adventurer family. In 2017, I moved to Istanbul to pursue my studies at BoÄŸaziçi University, in the sociology department. During these 4 years, I familiarized myself with the fundamental debate in anthropology and sociology. I traveled to every corner of Istanbul and traced back the city's history. It was at BoÄŸaziçi that I laid the foundations of the values that I rely on today.
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In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, just 10 days before the borders closed, I flew to Paris. I pursued one year of my studies at SciencesPo Paris as an exchange student. During these 11 months, I have met my dearest friends who completely changed the course of my life. This period of my life is also valuable as I had a chance to enjoy art to the fullest in Paris as well as realized the capacity of artistic creation in me for the first time.
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Now I'm doing a two-year master's degree in sociology at EHESS (Higher School of Social Sciences) in Paris. I am specializing in the sociology of art and profiting from the museums and libraries in Paris to the fullest.
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