“Introduction to the Map-Making Project

The Map-Making Project began as a simple idea among a group of Literature students eager to explore not just physical places, but the ways our minds chart the world around us. What started as a collective effort to create maps soon turned into a deeper dive into the meaning of mapping itself—how we remember, navigate, and connect to places beyond just coordinates.

Inspired by personal journeys and stories—like those told in blogs, journals, and poems—we discovered that maps are more than just lines and symbols. They are emotional landscapes, collections of memories, and reflections of identity. Through this project, we asked: How do we mentally map our experiences? How do memory, emotion, and culture shape the way we “see” the world?

Together, we experimented with different types of mapping—from physical routes and travel logs to inner maps of feelings and memories. Our project became a way to understand not only geography but also the invisible threads that tie us to places and people.”