One Shoe On,Still Standing
On zeybek, heroism, and what happens when your shoe falls off mid-performance Somewhere in the second minute of the performance, my shoe came off. I kept going. Not out of…
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The Mat Teaches What the Classroom Doesn’t
Four months into judo, I’m starting to understand why it’s called “the gentle way” — and why gentleness might be the hardest thing to learn. JŪDŌ: MORE THAN A SPORT…
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FLL 2026: The Unearthed Challenge & The Path Forward
More Than Robots: My Journey as Captain in FLL “UNEARTHED” This season, I had the immense responsibility and privilege of leading my team as Captain in the FIRST® LEGO® League…
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THIMUN Qatar 2026
Global Solutions, Local Leadership: My THIMUN Qatar 2026 Journey From January 13–16, 2026, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) became a melting pot for young leaders from around the globe….
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YGA Summit
Science Meets Conscience: My Amazing Experience at YGA Summit 2025! So, What’s YGA Anyway? YGA (Young Guru Academy) is an international non-profit that started right here in Turkey back in…
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Pergamon Field Trip
Last week, we went to Pergamon for a school trip. Pergamon is an ancient city located in İzmir. The distance from our school is nearly 90 km. We saw the…
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ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Kuzey Kaan Koltuk, and I’m a high school student passionate about exploring how creativity, technology, and collaboration can make a real difference in the world. I…
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UNEARTHED – FLL
Every year, FIRST® LEGO® League releases a new Challenge based on a real-world, scientific theme. Starting with Discover, children are introduced to the fundamentals of STEM while working together to solve fun challenges…
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Homer Adventure Park
Last weekend, we went to the adventure park in Homeros Valley, Izmir. The park is named after Homer, the famous writer who is believed to have lived in this valley….
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SDG Youth Leadershıp Program Started
We successfully held the inaugural meeting of the ‘SÜGEP’ program, acting as the youth representatives for the environment for our region. The initial session was a great success; it provided…
