The speaker recounts a pivotal moment from 2015 when, as a young intern on her first solo business trip to London, she felt overwhelmed and homesick to the point of tears. This experience marked the…
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The Struggle with British Accents
The speaker shares their initial struggle with understanding British accents, despite having an academic and professional background in English. Even with prior experience at TRT and English-language degrees, they found it nearly impossible to understand…
Moving to the UK with a 3-Month-Old Baby
The speaker shares the story of moving to England with their three-month-old daughter to begin a PhD program. Now, four years later, both the child and the thesis are four years old. The discussion covers…
How Did the Dream of a PhD in England Come True?
The speaker shares the story of transitioning from a PhD program at Galatasaray University to pursuing research in England. While studying semiotics during the pandemic, they became deeply interested in how migration is represented in…
What Makes an Event Successful?
A successful event is not defined by the number of attendees, as a large crowd does not necessarily indicate quality. Instead, success is measured by the caliber of the speakers and experts present, as well…
Loneliness and Belonging Abroad
The speaker reflects on their time living in Switzerland, describing it as a period of intense loneliness where they learned to navigate life and travel entirely on their own. They note the lack of community…
Why Is Critical Thinking Important?
The speaker reflects on their academic experience abroad, noting a significant contrast in teaching methods compared to their undergraduate studies. In their initial seminars, students were expected to critically analyze and debate published academic papers…
I Made an Unconscious University Choice
The speaker reflects on making an uninformed university choice, selecting a literature program simply because they knew English and wanted to utilize their exam score. They soon realized they had no passion for the subject….