City of the Future, and of Cat Naps

In the spring of my junior year I am going to study abroad in Istanbul, Turkey- I want to not only study Islam, but also be immersed in this beautiful culture. Istanbul is a rich crossroad of intricacy and grandeur, ancient and modern, East and West. In this tumultuous political climate, it is important to cultivate an appreciation for that which is different from ourselves.

Read this article from National Geographic called Istanbul: City of the Future.

Photo by Dave Yoder, National Geographic