This morning we met at Taksim Square and traveled to Bogazici University to speak with a professor of Ottoman economics (and current economics). He gave us an overview of the Turkish economy, especially how its changed since the end of the Ottoman Empire. Then we asked him some questions, especially about the court case against the current government. He assured us that the only thing that would happen if the government were banished would be their reorganization under a different name. We also asked him about Turkey's current bid into the EU, and he offered some interesting insight into that.
After that, we ate a delicious lunch at the faculty cafe and then went to try to find contact information for the 5 Bogazici students who will be coming to Carolina next year. We got their phone numbers, and hopefully will be meeting up with them to talk about how awesome Carolina is, even provide them with a Powerpoint presentation!
We went back to the flat for another Turkish lesson on our terrace - we can make sentences now!
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