Simin Ercan
2012 - International Relations and European Union Graduate
I stepped into Izmir University of Economics in 2002 for the first time. I dropped out of school in 2004 due to unexpected sad events. I returned to school in 2009 at the insistence of my family. During this time, I got married and became a mother. Everyone except me believed I could graduate, but I was caught between motherhood and being a student. Then I decided what I really wanted. I was very happy to be a part of Izmir University of Economics.
Mustafa Tayyar Uğur
2012 - Business Administration Graduate
Year 2007 summer and the last days of the university preference period. Frankly, I remember that I came to Izmir with the suggestions of my two older sisters who were very successful in their careers and school life and who lived in Izmir during the years when I approached private school with a very biased way. They were the first to recommend Izmir University of Economics to me. When I came to the university for the first time, we encountered its orange emblem and brick walls.
Damla Eytemiz
2009 - English Translation and Interpreting Graduate
In my first year at Izmir University of Economics, I started to improve myself not only academically but also socially by taking advantage of the numerous opportunities that the school has offered. When I was working at the Student Affairs unit of the University, I visited high schools in different cities with our esteemed educators and represented our school. I added another language to my resume by improving my German education, which started in high school, at the University. I did volunteer work in well-known institutions such as Izmir Chamber of Commerce, International Cotton Advisory Committee, Aegean Exporters' Associations.
İlayda Ürel
2014 - Visual Communication Design Graduate
Choosing a university and department creates a great responsibility for every student. Although I had ideas in mind before taking the university exam, I took the time to get to know the universities and departments. I was able to get into many of the public universities and programs that I had in mind, and I never planned to study at a private / foundation university. However, as I researched further, I decided that I should examine universities not only by name, department, city but also in terms of the opportunities they offer, and that my choice would only be correct in this way. And thanks to this mind frame, I met Izmir University of Economics. During the open house, the student mentors were giving a tour around campus for prospective students who came to see and learn about Izmir University of Economics.
Mert Öncü
2019 - Business Administration Graduate
After spending 5 very happy years at our school, I graduated from the Department of Business Administration in June 2019. I performed internship at Vakıfbank in third grade, and with my interest in the finance sector, I started my career with ING's Future Managers Training Program in July 2019.
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Simin Ercan |
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Mustafa Tayyar Uğur |
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Damla Eytemiz |
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İlayda Ürel |
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Mert Öncü |
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Enthusiastic Celebration for the 25th Anniversary |
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‘Pollen’ Alarm |
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In the Finals with a 27-Story Office Design |
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Project Management Workshop for Civil Society at IUE: 10 Participants from 8 NGOs Trained |
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EBSO showered Izmir University of Economics with awards |
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A 113,000-Kilometer Journey in Architecture |
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A ‘Classical Music’ Feast at the Nursing Home |
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International Collaboration for Osteoporosis Treatment |
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‘Vibrating Smart Wristband’ Wins Regional First Prize |
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A Major Step for a ‘Resilient Izmir’ |
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Quantum Mechanics Discussed in Opening Lecture |
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EU-Supported Project Reaches 542 Participants |