Outgoing Student Orientation Held As Part Of Erasmus Days
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Organized by the Istanbul Ticaret University Exchange Programs Coordinatorship on October 13, 2026, as part of Erasmus Days, the Erasmus Outgoing Student Orientation brought together students who will participate in exchange programs during the spring semester, as well as students who have previously had Erasmus experience and international exchange students currently studying at our university.
Held at the Sadabad Campus in Sütlüce, in the Sadabad Conference Room (E502), the event provided students with information on how exchange programs work, mobility documents, and academic life abroad, while also giving them the opportunity to hear about experiences in different countries. As part of the program, the universities where students participating in the exchange during the spring semester will be placed were also announced.
PREPARING FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
The orientation program organized as part of Erasmus Days aimed to help students prepare for their study abroad experiences and make the most of their exchange programs. During the event, information regarding Erasmus study mobility was provided, and topics students should pay attention to before their mobility were discussed.
ASST. PROF. DR. ELİF NURAY YILDIRIM DELIVERED THE OPENING REMARKS
The event began with an opening speech by the Exchange Programs Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Elif Nuray Yıldırım. In her speech, she highlighted the academic and cultural opportunities that exchange programs offer students and emphasized the contribution of international experiences to personal and professional development.
INFORMATION SESSIONS ON EXCHANGE PROGRAMS WERE HELD
In presentations delivered by Erasmus Specialist Asena Leblebici, information was provided on how the Erasmus program works and the procedures that must be completed prior to mobility. Key points were shared to help students begin their study periods abroad with greater awareness and better preparation.
With the announcement of the universities that students participating in exchange programs during the spring semester will be attending, participants had the opportunity to gain insight into the academic and cultural experiences awaiting them.
EXPERIENCES FROM FRANCE AND BELGIUM SHARED
In one of the program’s highlights, students Taha Demirkan and Hazal Yılmaz, who had previously participated in the Erasmus+ program, shared their experiences. Taha Demirkan, who studied in France, and Hazal Yılmaz, who studied in Belgium, shared their experiences regarding their study abroad journeys, offering guidance to students who will be participating in the exchange program this spring.
The students’ accounts highlighted the opportunities that exchange programs offer not only for academic development but also for experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and gaining independence.
A FUN FINALE WITH THE KAHOOT QUIZ
At the end of the event, students both tested their knowledge and had a great time during the Kahoot quiz. The winning student was presented with a scratch-off world map, symbolizing the excitement of discovering new countries and cities.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL INTERACTION WITH ERASMUSFEST
Following the orientation program, students participated in the ErasmusFest event held in the lobby area of the Sâdâbâd Campus. The event brought together students who had previously studied abroad through the Erasmus+ program, students planning to go on exchange in the spring semester, and international students currently at our university as part of the Erasmus mobility program. It provided a platform for sharing the cultures of different countries and exchange experiences. ErasmusFest contributed to international cultural exchange by strengthening communication among students.
Istanbul Ticaret University continues to support its students’ academic and cultural development through exchange programs and international events.
