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A Nobel Laureate Chemist at METU: Insights from the Q&A Session with Prof. Dr. Morten Meldal
Attending a prestigious university yields numerous academic and personal advancements. Prominent among these benefits are comprehensive social development, cultural enrichment, and the acquisition of an extensive professional network. Beyond these highly tangible advantages, an elite institution offers unparalleled experiential opportunities. Through the institutional reputation and resources of such universities, students gain access to leading figures…
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Tatsuki Fujimoto Did It Again: Is the Chainsaw Man Finale a Masterpiece or a Disaster?
Last Tuesday night, I was this close to tearing up, but I managed to hold it together. I felt an indescribable sense of bitterness, shock, and sheer disappointment. Was I stunned? No, it was more than that. Tatsuki Fujimoto just dumped a bucket of ice-cold water over our heads. It felt like he was mocking…
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How Erwin’s Speech Transformed a Character: Floch Forster
Attack on Titan is one of the greatest productions of all time, provided we exclude the final season. It possesses a magnificent flow, incredible immersion, and legendary plot twists. Beyond that, it offers an expansive roster of characters. All these elements combined create a cult masterpiece. The series features many brilliant and deep characters. I…
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The Passion for Writing and Some Thoughts
Late at night, I found myself wondering what I should write about. This happens to me quite often. Ideas come rushing in at random moments, some I manage to turn into drafts, while others quietly disappear before I can even hold onto them.When I’m just thinking, everything feels effortless. Sentences flow naturally, and for a…
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A Few Sentences Are Enough: What Is Flash Fiction?
Literature encompasses many different genres: novels, essays, short stories, and more. We usually encounter short stories at a very early age, when we first learn how to read in primary school. A short story is typically a form of writing that does not exceed a few pages, features a limited number of characters, and revolves…
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Hysterical Strength: Pushing the Boundaries of the Human Body
The human body possesses clear biological and physical limits, and surpassing these boundaries is impossible for most people. Those who push their bodies to extremes and venture into new thresholds are today’s Olympians. With exceptional physical conditioning and unwavering determination, they train relentlessly in pursuit of their goals. They are there to break new records…
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Writing, Growth, and the Long Road to Maturity
Writing, being able to write… Since the invention of writing, humanity has written countless times, produced works, and conveyed thoughts to others. In my view, one of the fundamental elements playing a leading role in human self-development is writing itself. Of course, I say this as an ordinary student who practices it as a hobby.…
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Snowpiercer is a fantasy rather than a Sci-Fi
Snowpiercer is originally a French graphic novel that was first adapted into a film and later into a television series, a science fiction work if you accept it as science fiction. I said deliberately, because in my view Snowpiercer is not science fiction at all; it is closer to fantasy, almost a modern fairy tale.…
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The Unique Inspiration Which Comes at the Shower
Inspiration can strike out of nowhere. There are times when we sit for hours without writing a single word. I know this very well from my own experience. Whether we’re writing a story or a poem, the situation doesn’t change. Yet when inspiration arrives, the chains that imprison our mind suddenly fall away. A lightbulb…
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One Punch Man Season 3 Crushed Our Hopes
By a fan who waited six years… only to be disappointed. One Punch Man’s third season was something fans — myself included — had been eagerly waiting for. Six whole years had passed since the last season, and during that time, many talented animators created their own fan animations, bringing manga panels to life. Some…