I started my academic life as one of the first students of the university in 2001. Throughout our education life, we have had valuable teachers who have a reputation in their own fields, worked in certain areas of business and taught us to open every door. Izmir University of Economics is a turning point in my life, where I assumed the presidency of the student council in 2005-2006, and in the following years, where I took part in the management of the alumni association for a few years.
Özgün Engün
2014 - Psychology Graduate
I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Psychology in 2014. After working with individuals with intellectual disability for 1 year at the Disabled Care Center in Kemalpaşa, Izmir, I completed my military service as a psychologist second lieutenant in Hakkari/Çukurca for 1 year.
Mehmet Emin Kaya
2012 - Media and Communication Graduate
I got enrolled in Izmir University of Economics, Department of Media and Communication in 2007 with a full scholarship. I graduated in 2012. I performed internship in institutions such as Doğuş Media Group (NTV), İhlas Media Group (TGRT), Doğan Media Group (Posta Newspaper) until I graduated.
Ezgi Çakmak Kesimli
2005 - Business Administration Graduate
I am one of the first students and one of the first graduates also. It wasn’t an easy decision; I had to take a risk. But I realized it was the best decision after I graduated. I can see it clearly now after the best quality education I received. I was able to find employment at companies I liked and put everything I learned into practice.
Ali Mat
2007 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
I started in 2002 and graduated in 2007. I had tremendous knowledge and experience in addition to long lasting friendships. I learned the best from the best teachers and being still in touch with them today makes my university step forward in my work life. I started my professional life in 2010 at DİMES, a leading fruit juice and Milk Company in Turkey, as Distribution Manager and Chain Stores Manager.
