I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Economics and International Relations and European Union double major program in 2016. While I was a student, I had the opportunity to do internships in companies such as MSC, Izmir Chamber of Commerce and JTI, with the compulsory internship programs provided by our university. After my graduation, I started to work as an Independent Auditor in the tax department of EY, one of the independent audit firms known as Big4. After 3.5 years at EY, I am working as a Financial Controller at Yusen İnci Logistics, a subsidiary of İnci Holding and Yusen Logistics. The role of my esteemed professors, IEU Career Guidance Center, Career Days and the Master-Apprentice Project in the process of deciding on the sector I want to work in. For this reason, I am always grateful to my IEU family, who not only educate their students academically, but also guide them and prepare them for professional business life.
Burcu Çeliksap
2012 - Visual Communication Design Graduate
In 2012, I graduated from Izmir University of Economics-Department of Visual Communication Design with full scholarship and as the top student of the department. Thanks to courses such as applied workshops, we had the chance to visit many advertising agencies and production companies in Istanbul. In this way, the process of finding a job after graduation by establishing a business network became much more efficient. I started working as a field assistant and brand manager at Pozitif Music with the Rock'n Coke festival in 2011. I continued to work here as a freelance until 2015. As of 2012, I started to work as an art director in international advertising agencies (such as 4129Grey, Güzel Sanatlar Saatchi & Saatchi). I was promoted to Senior Art Director in a short time in the advertising industry, which I started as Junior Art Director.
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.
İdil Aktıhanoğlu
2011 - Fashion Design Graduate
Even though I was in Science-Mathematics department in high school and planned to become an engineer, I realized that I could not do a job I did not like my whole life. I had a change of mind in my senior year in high school , and I chose Department of Fashion Design of Izmir University of Economics. I did not have any idea about fashion design before, I consulted famous designers. I proved them right at the end of 4 years with the contributions of my school. There were many opportunities that my school provided me with during the school period.
Buse Özer
2017 - Computer Engineering Graduate
Zaid Awamleh
2020 - Design Studies Master`s Program with Thesis Graduate
My journey at IEU began in 2018 when I started a master’s degree in Design Studies with a focus on Environmental and Behavioral Sciences. During this time, I became deeply interested in how architecture shapes human experiences and influences daily life. I was fortunate to have professors who were genuinely passionate about their students' success, offering constant inspiration and support. I graduated at the top of my class.
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Burcu Çeliksap |
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Damla Eytemiz |
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İdil Aktıhanoğlu |
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Buse Özer |
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Zaid Awamleh |
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International honor for an IUE professor |
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3-day ‘career’ summit |
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Major collaboration for agriculture |
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A childhood dream took him to Italy |
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They learned the secrets of healthy aging |
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‘From Tradition to the Future’ |
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Brain Signals Measured and Detected: We Are Influenced by Scent in Shopping |
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The Carbon Footprint of Tea |
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‘Eco-friendly’ signature |
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‘International Women's Day’ Enthusiasm |
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Izmir University of Economics’ ‘commemorative forest’ for women employees |
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Psychological Support through Technology |