Author Archives: Sahem Faruqi

Toward the end of our trip, our group met with Turkish transportation officials. We discussed various issues related to transportation policy. One of the issues we talked about was the creation of female-only transportation cars to cater to women who … Continue reading →

As part of our trip to Turkey, we visited the the Taksim Gezi Park. This park has been the site of various protests in recent years. Muge Yorganci, a graduate student who is studying urban planning, gave us a tour … Continue reading →

One of the most fulfilling experiences in Turkey for me was visiting a Syrian refugee school in Istanbul. I went in expecting a small rundown school, but what I came across was an extremely well-organized school. The children all seemed … Continue reading →

In our trip to Istanbul, we met with Syrian opposition leader Khaled Khoja. It was an extremely interesting experience meeting such a major player in the Syrian conflict. Mr. Khoja walked into the restaurant with what seemed to be armored … Continue reading →