About Me
I graduated from pharmacy school in Turkey in July 2025, after five years of studying everything from organic chemistry to patient counselling. That same year, I made the decision to move to Switzerland for a master's degree, a choice that felt equal parts thrilling and terrifying.
If you'd told me two years ago that I'd be reading prescriptions in German and navigating Swiss bureaucracy, I probably would have laughed. And then panicked. And then done it anyway.
This blog is the space where I make sense of it all.
The Dual Path
The name "My Dual Path" comes from the reality of my life right now: I'm walking two roads at the same time. One is professional, learning a new healthcare system, studying at the graduate level, building credentials in a country where everything from the prescription format to the insurance system is different from what I know.
The other path is deeply personal, learning to feel at home in a place where I don't yet speak the language perfectly, where Sundays are startlingly quiet, and where the mountains are so beautiful they sometimes make me homesick in reverse.
Both paths are hard. Both paths are beautiful. And they're completely intertwined.
So Far
Pharmacy School, Turkey
Five years of study, internships, and late-night organic chemistry sessions. Graduated with a deep love for pharmaceutical science.
Graduation
Completed my pharmacy degree and internship requirements. Held my diploma and immediately started packing suitcases.
The Move to Switzerland
Three suitcases, one student visa, and a lot of courage. Landed in Switzerland to begin a master's programme.
Building a New Life
Studying, working as a specialist, exploring Swiss cities and mountains, writing about all of it. The dual path continues.