“Giz kokuyo burası” or “it smells like gas here”. That’s how some people describe Kimya-Metalurji Fakültesi. We are standing in front of Yildiz Technical University’s Chemistry and Metallurgy Faculty. Let me tell you a bit about this place.
The Kimya-Metalurji Fakültesi is more than just a building. It is located in the 34210 Davutpaşa area of Esenler in Istanbul. It is where minds meet metal. It’s where chemistry connects with crafting materials.
Inside Kimya-Metalurji Fakültesi, students find many doors. Numerous entrances let students quickly reach their classes. The faculty is known for having many alternative entrances. You can choose the door closest to your classroom.
The faculty’s central courtyard offers a peaceful escape. It’s a great place to relax between classes any time of year.
Some say finding department offices and professors’ rooms is challenging. You might need to explore the entire faculty to get to your lesson. Some students joke about the professors. They say the faculty has more than its fair share of peculiar teachers.
Also the canteen receives mixed reviews. Some find it lacking compared to the construction site canteen. But there are vending machines where students spend money like crazy.
For student documents, the library issues them between 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00. Be sure to check the schedule if you need something.
Kimya-Metalurji Fakültesi has a small campus but around a thousand people study here. Despite the crowd, some students feel alone here. Some female students supposedly do not find the faculty’s men attractive. They often visit the electrical engineering faculty. One student shared a tip. If you study mechanical engineering and feel lonely, take classes here.
One of the faculty’s biggest issues is the lack of a back door for room 316.
The wind carries a cold wave. Only those who study here truly understand it. Others from other faculties cannot grasp the feeling.
Students enjoy chatting near the heaters between lessons. The faculty is a place to escape from Erü, another university. Whether it’s salvation or just a stop, no one knows.
So, next time you pass by Kimya-Metalurji Fakültesi. Remember the stories and smells within these walls. It is a place of learning and unique experiences. It is where chemistry and metallurgy create a special atmosphere.