"You live in a resort", said Mehmet who came to visit me at METU NCC. He was not entirely wrong. The beautiful view of snow covered Trodos Mountains, the hilly terrain and the green valleys of Guzelyurt and a breathtaking view of Mediterranean Sea made the campus look like a resort. What Mehmet was overlooking was the amount of passionate and dedicated work the professors, the students and the METU community put in every day. The well-earned prestige of METU is a result of these efforts.

My name is Khizar Hayat. I graduated from METU NCC in 2010 after completing by bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. My experience at METU including the courses, projects, labs, seminars and research equipped me with the technical know-how and the confidence to pursue research and/or any career path in EEE. Because of my background, research interests and nice recommendations from my professors, I received KAUST Discovery scholarship for my graduate studies when I was in third year at METU. Now after finishing my masters at KAUST, I am starting my career in renewable energy at Saudi ARAMCO.

Apart from the technical development, I experienced tremendous personal growth at METU. The discussions with the professors, colleagues and friends altered the way I see the world. The social aspect of life at METU NCC cannot be overlooked. Because the community is very warm and friendly, almost everyone knows each other on campus. I am still in contact with not only the classmates but even the staff at METU. The friendship is everlasting. The jokes, events, activities, picnics, cultural nights and gatherings made the whole journey at METU NCC a very fun, fascinating and memorable one.

If you are looking for high quality education, remarkable personal growth, warm Turkish hospitality, exciting social life, modern campus, friendly multicultural environment, enjoyable extracurricular activities and a future full of opportunities; METU is the first and the last resort!

Khizar Hayat

I have recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in "Political Science and International Relations" from Middle East Technical University (Northern Cyprus Campus). Studying here has been a stimulating experience of my life. Due to its captivating course curriculum and a vibrant diversity of professors belonging to various parts of the world, students here are enriched with a broad set of global issues and unbiased opinions. An interesting aspect about this campus is its unique location; situated at a hill station, it brings a person very close to the nature itself. Though distant from the physical world yet mindfully connected via education and internet, it allows the student to explore within and find inventive methods to combat the momentous nature of issues we face today. One of the many delightful experiences I encountered was being an integral part of International Students" Association. Being the president of ISA for 2 years, it allowed me to enhance my leadership qualities, as well as, helped me develop my mediation and communication skills and has improved my ability to recognize and appreciate diverse cultures in general and those that are represented at METU NCC in particular. Apart from this, METU NCC encourages many other extracurricular activities, be it dance, theatre or sports. Furthermore I was very fortunate to study at Boston University for one semester through the student exchange program embodied by this campus with other prestigious universities around the world. Adding to the umpteen precious moments I enjoyed, most of all, I appreciate getting close to the Turkish and Cypriot culture and its hospitable citizens who made me feel like a part of their family. As a recent graduate, I believe I am now well equipped for venturing the unknown, thanks to the enriching undergraduate study offered at METU NCC.

Ajay Pinjani