Our second day in Istanbul proved to be quite the academic journey. Fueled by a balanced breakfast and the necessary caffeine intake we ventured into the city in order to meet and interview several professors from Bachesehir and Bogazici Universities, both located at the European side of Istanbul. Our first stop was Bachesehir University where Professor Cagdas Sirin, Sabri Sayari, and Yimaz Esmer provided their knowledge and expertise on varying subjects concerning the current political, economic and social climate of Turkey. After our interviews at Bachesehir Univesity were completed, we navigated through some rough city traffic in order to reach Bogazici University, known as the Harvard of Turkey. The setting was beautiful. The school was located in a hilltop, fully exposed to the majestic view of the Bosphorus strait, also known as the Istanbul strait. Here, we were welcomed and had the opportunity to interview Professor Mine Eder over lunch. Professor Eder elaborated on some crucial economic and political matters regarding the energy and construction sectors of Turkey.
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