The Footwear Design and Manufacturing Program, which I chose willingly in 2017 and got into with a 100% scholarship, was one of the best decisions I made for my future. Thanks to the university's facilities, the workshops, fashion shows, "Students Consulting Experts" events, entrepreneurship courses and fairs helped us strengthen our bond with the industry, analyze the market and manage customer relations. I had the opportunity to show my designs and present them to the market thanks to the '2017 IUE Alumni Fashion Show' and '2017 Izmir Shoe Fair', I attended. Thanks to this, I started to work with many famous names and companies such as Demet Akalın and ATV Europe. I am now working as an Executive Assistant at the Güler Shoe Factory. I design for many brands like Ataköy Shoes & Bags, Panucci, Hotiç. Being part of Izmir University of Economics is a source of great pride for me. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed and still provides support to me.
Özlem Ersan
2012 - Psychology Graduate
I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Psychology in 2012. In my career, I would first like to mention how my being in the Psychology Department of Izmir University of Economics contributed positively to my undergraduate life and future plans. Izmir University of Economics Department of Psychology provides a very efficient undergraduate life for psychologist candidates who will continue their professional life in either an academic career or in applied fields with the use of laboratories and guidance to ensure the continuity of scientific research.
Melih Kılıç
2017 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate
I started the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Izmir University of Economics in 2012. During my undergraduate education I encountered many opportunities to gain experience in the field of renewable energy with the project work I participated in, voluntary and compulsory internships, and in addition, I took an active responsibility in different social innovation programs for 3 years at YGA - Young Guru Academy.
Büşra Kırmızıoğlu
2009 - Public Relations and Advertising Graduate
Immediately after graduating with honors in 2009, I completed my academic education in 2011, which I continued at a postgraduate degree in Istanbul. I gained professional experience for 3 years in different advertising and PR agencies in Istanbul. As a result of my application to the lecturing staff opened by YOK in the Rectorate of Pamukkale University in 2017, I was entitled to work as a Public Relations Specialist in this institution. I have been working as the Director of Press and Public Relations since 2019 at the institution where I am still working. Since the very beginning of my career, the most important fact that I learned during my education at Izmir University of Economics and which sheds light on me is the fact that as long as the information was conveyed to people with a correct communication method, that information provided a benefit beyond the meaning acknowledged by the next generation.
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.
Sedef Yıldırım
2018 - Psychology Graduate
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Özlem Ersan |
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Melih Kılıç |
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Büşra Kırmızıoğlu |
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Damla Eytemiz |
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Sedef Yıldırım |
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