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. In 2013, I transferred to TÜRK HENKEL Kimya San. Ve Tic. AŞ, a leading name in fast moving consumer goods, Key Account Manager. I consistently feel the quality of education I received in both my personal and work life.
İlayda Ürel
2014 - Visual Communication Design Graduate
Choosing a university and department creates a great responsibility for every student. Although I had ideas in mind before taking the university exam, I took the time to get to know the universities and departments. I was able to get into many of the public universities and programs that I had in mind, and I never planned to study at a private / foundation university. However, as I researched further, I decided that I should examine universities not only by name, department, city but also in terms of the opportunities they offer, and that my choice would only be correct in this way. And thanks to this mind frame, I met Izmir University of Economics. During the open house, the student mentors were giving a tour around campus for prospective students who came to see and learn about Izmir University of Economics.
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.
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.
Rabia Çoban
2022 - Occupational Health and Safety Graduate
When I was about to graduate from the Occupational Health and Safety Program in 2022, I started my internship at Ateş Wind Power facility with the reference of my teacher Aydın Aktuğ.
Sena Tokgöz
2014 - Public Relations and Advertising Graduate
Life at university is nothing compared to high school or anything else. When I chose Izmir University of Economics in 2009, I asked myself if I made the right decision. 5 years were ahead of me to see if I made the right decision or not. I’ve always tried my best at Izmir University of Economics and became a successful student. I did not qualify for any scholarships when I first enrolled at school but my hard work paid off and I qualified for 50% merit scholarship. In addition to courses in Public Relations and Advertising, I’ve taken many other electives from variety of fields including Business and Software Engineering.
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İlayda Ürel |
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Özgün Engün |
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Burcu Çeliksap |
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Rabia Çoban |
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Sena Tokgöz |
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A youthful touch to stained glass art |
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Two Finalists from Izmir University of Economics to Altın Koza |
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Success Born in the Sea: Reaching the Top with Mussel Shells |
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Their Route is ‘Space’ |
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The ‘Wiselife’ Project Brings a Youthful Spirit to Older Adults |
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Night of Pride for 144 Graduates |
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World Second Place Winning Idea Powered by Natural Colors |
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A Joint Commitment to the Future of Young People |
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An International Message on Digital Addiction |
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‘Be careful, you could face legal action’ |
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Two Cities, One Kitchen: Ağrı and Izmir Met at the Same Table |
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The Design Story of a Lifetime |
