I graduated from Izmir University of Economics Vocational School Tourism and Hotel Management Program. I have been working as a Corporate Sales Specialist at Rise Group company since December 2019. Izmir University of Economics has contributed a lot to me. I can very well observe the values my school gave me in work life. In addition to the theoretical background I acquired during my education, I had a proactive working life with practical knowledge. The most important reason for me to take a fast step in my career was Izmir University of Economics Vocational School.
Uğur Berk Kalelioğlu
2016 - Sociology Graduate
After graduating from the Department of Sociology of Izmir University of Economics as "High Honor Student" in 2016, I got a full scholarship from the Federal Republic of Germany. Equipped with a balanced combination of theory and practice, the curriculum of the Department of Sociology of Izmir University of Economics provided incredible conveniences in my education abroad. The 6-month scholarship I received at the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, Fulda University, Germany with the Erasmus program, has changed my understanding of science and modernity fundamentally.
Müge Akçiçek
2008 - Translation and Interpretation (English) Graduate
I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Translation and Interpretation in 2008 as the second top student in the department. In 2023, I graduated from Dokuz Eylul University English translation and interpretation master's program. In my fourth year at Izmir University of Economics, I served as an interpreter at the International Food, Nutrition and Cancer Symposium Panel organized by Ege University Atatürk Vocational School of Health.
Derya Zeybek
2006 - Tourism and Hotel Management Graduate
I graduated from 'Tourism and Hotel Management' as an Honor Student and Top Student in the Department in 2006. The experience I gained in the Anemon Hotels group, where I worked while I was studying, opened the doors of The Marmara Hotel in Istanbul - Taksim as soon as I graduated. After working there for a year, I left my job to work in a chain hotel in the Alps of Switzerland.
Pırıl Hepsomalı
2011 - Psychology Graduate
I graduated from Department of Psychology, Izmir University of Economics in 2011 as a high honor student. My assistantships, in line with the opportunities provided by my department, in IUE Psychology Laboratory and in the courses of academics who are influential in their field prepared me well-equipped for life after graduation.
Nehir Emine Kurşun
2013 - Fashion Design Graduate
After a long research, in 2008, Izmir University of Economics became my only choice, considering the opportunities it provided such as "double major, diploma with international validity, medium of instruction being English and compulsory second foreign language education". I have successfully graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Fashion Design as an honour student, and from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology in 2013 with full scholarship.
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Uğur Berk Kalelioğlu |
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Müge Akçiçek |
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Derya Zeybek |
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Pırıl Hepsomalı |
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Nehir Emine Kurşun |
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An assistant uniting university and industry |
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IUE’s education quality endorsed by THEQC |
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IUE graduate Aybüke wins award in South Korea |
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‘Jean Monnet’ scholarship for IUE students |
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“Artificial Intelligence in Education” Workshop Held at İzmir University of Economics |
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A ‘legal’ perspective on Deepfake content |
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Students are satisfied, Izmir University of Economics is at the top! |
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An unforgettable ceremony for the graduates |
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A ‘scholarship’ initiative in graduate education |
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Children and teachers discovered nature through art |
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Call for ‘Action Plan’ |
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Historic Commitment for a Clean Future |