Alya Qadan

A new media and journalism student at İstanbul Bilgi University. Participant in the "Human Rights and Media Workshop" organized by Bilgi University and bianet.

Leen Deniz & Alya Qadan

Turkey attracts global students, but not without challenges

Turkey attracts global students, but not without challenges

The country has gained popularity among international students, particularly those from the Middle East, but it can present various challenges, from professors making derogatory comments about Syrians to needing to return to their home countries just because of a missing stamp in official documents.

Leen Deniz & Alya Qadan

‘What if this is the last call? You'd never know’: Gazan students in İstanbul recount the war

‘What if this is the last call? You'd never know’: Gazan students in İstanbul recount the war

While the students have moved to Turkey seeking a better life, their families are still in Gaza, and reaching them is not always possible.