Oh dear @RiceUniversity I am proud of you: “Rice University eliminates tuition for all but wealthiest students, makes housing free for poorest
The university I got my Ph.D. degree, as you all know, all the story of Erkan’s Field
Erkan as a dissertation writer
Erkan talks to Changing Turkey blog
Interview with Dr. Erkan SAKA on Media and Politics February 1, 2010 by Changing Turkey 1.
Rest and peace in Houston
After all, what I do need is some rest and this is what I
Erkan's thesis is accepted…
…with some revision requests. I will work on these while I am in Houston as
Today is the day.
So here comes the day. The very raison d’etat of this blog. The defense ritual
Stress, recovery, stress, recovery…
Ebru and I had managed to stress ourselves to the end last Friday night. I
Day 3 and 4
Defense will take place in this room… Anthropology Reading Room as it is known.
Early hours of the third day…
This is the third day. I haven’t made it to the campus yet but it
Erkan is in Houston
My dear readers, please accept my apologies. I have had some hectic days and I
Revised draft sent, Erkan will soon be in Houston…
Now that draft sent, Erkan can enjoy Saturday night derby between Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe.
Just one more chapter to go…
From the Beşiktaş-Eskişehir game last Sunday. Yes, I could not keep my promise, I am
the Battle of Chapter 009
So now with hope and more confidence I am working on the draft. I can
Galip and Erkan
Since Tuesday, Galip hoca took me under his wings, and so I am not all
Just a little better….
I am trying to work on the text according to my adviser’s comments. This is
Erkan just received a feedback mail…
…from his adviser. Not a positive one. No changes in the defense day but I