Perhaps you've heard this phrase in a wild electric guitar solo, read it in a Herman Hesse novel, stumbled upon it in Erasmus of Rotterdam's In Praise of Folly, or encountered it in a Hollywood film about astronauts. "Ad astra per aspera"—“through hardships to the stars.” There’s no doubt that you’ve felt the depth of this timeless statement. But have you ever truly reflected on it?
What are the challenges we must overcome to reach the stars? Could it be the unsettling advancements of technology that remind us of dystopian sci-fi movies? The rigid truths of political economy, from the microscopic to the macroscopic? The dizzying pace of change in global sociology? The tug-of-war between the norms of the old and the dreams that roar within our hearts? Or perhaps, is it simply the ache of feeling misunderstood by someone we love?
Yes, the world is constantly shedding its skin, bringing new challenges. It always has, and it always will. But the stars remain steadfast. At Bahçeşehir University, you will not only gain professional knowledge, academic insight, and practical skills but also discover what makes you, you. You will develop the wisdom to understand the world and the courage to one day become a decision-maker in it.
Know this: the Dean of Students Office will always have your back on this journey toward your own stars. From our Psychological Counseling Unit to student clubs, from sports activities to cultural and artistic events, we are here to ensure you encounter fewer obstacles and feel more of the excitement of reaching for the stars.
We are here for you in South Campus D Block, additional campus offices, online communication platforms, social media, and the digital screens in our hallways. But most of all, we are in your heart, where the belief in transforming yourself and the world resides.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 chapter of your self-realization adventure. The stars await you!
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