Today, the understanding of "knowledge is power" has been replaced by the understanding of "using knowledge is power". In this direction, Izmir University of Economics has adopted an education approach that not only equips its students with knowledge, but also allows the acquired knowledge to be used in real life. With this education approach, the education I received in an academic environment that brings global thinking to the fore, that is open to change and innovation, flexible, adopting universal values, and the social opportunities offered by the university made great contributions to both my advancing academic life and my business life. I completed my master's degree in the field of European Studies at Bonn University after Izmir University of Economics. I started my career as an Assistant Specialist at Halkbank and continue as a specialist at the General Directorate of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.
Elif Ocak
2010 - Public Relations and Advertising Graduate
I am proud of saying "I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Public Relations and Advertising" since 2010, when I graduated. Thanks to the quality of education and discipline I received, I could easily adapt to business life as an "IUE graduate". Izmir University of Economics has been a very important business card and reference for me in opening the doors of Hilton Izmir. I started working as an intern in 2008 at Hilton Izmir, where I worked as general manager assistant, administrative affairs & marketing coordinator, and now working as operations coordinator.
Göksu Çolakoğlu
2012 - Business Administration Graduate
I enrolled in Izmir University of Economics, Department of Business Administration in 2008 by passing the prep exam. During my 4-year undergraduate education, I performed internships in the Human Resources departments of multinational companies such as Schneider Electric, Tesco Kipa. I had the chance to apply the knowledge I learned in lessons to internships.
Buse Özer
2017 - Computer Engineering Graduate
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.
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.
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Elif Ocak |
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Göksu Çolakoğlu |
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Buse Özer |
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Damla Eytemiz |
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Simin Ercan |
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Dobidob on the Road |
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‘Earthquake’ Simulation Conducted on 22 World-Famous Structures |
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“Izmir University of Economics Leaves Its Mark on the Translators Contest” |
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Fire Wall Against the Flames |
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‘Scientific’ pride |
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Izmir University of Economics Becomes Turkish Champion in Fencing |
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Strong Contribution to Defense Technologies |
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Great Support for the Future of Sports |
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Three Days of Spring Festivity at İzmir University of Economics |
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Persistence Leads to Oxford |
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Izmir University of Economics Law Students Rank Second in Türkiye |
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Young Innovators Develop “Smart Exercise” Machine |
