Alp Caglar Cilingir is originally from Istanbul (Turkey).  He has immigrated to the US twice before calling it his permanent home.  He came the first time to attend school in Miami (Florida), went back to Turkey during the 2008 financial crisis, and returned to the US during Turkey’s social and political unrest just a few years later.  Alp bought a one way ticket to New York where he would experience the city and meet his now husband.  This is a story of resilience.