“ORIENTATION’24 – Introduction to University Life Course”, organised so that the new students who were placed at and enrolled in Hasan Kalyoncu University for the 2024-2025 Academic Year could get to know the university and university life, prepare their career roadmaps and get to know one another, was carried out over one week in all units of the university, beginning with the Performing Arts Centre, through comprehensive scientific, cultural and sports activities and seminars.
Approximately 2000 new HKU students who took part in ORIENTATION’24 experienced the happiness of having made a quick and productive start to university life.
HKU IS AMONG THE LEADING UNIVERSITIES IN TÜRKİYE
Haluk Kalyoncu, Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees of Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU), drew attention in his speech at the 2024-2025 Academic Year Orientation Programme to the university’s great achievements in recent years, saying: “With its 500,000-square-metre open-air campus, HKU is among the leading universities in Türkiye. It is a great source of pride for us to have ranked 8th among 200 universities in overall satisfaction, and 3rd among foundation universities, in the 2024 Türkiye University Satisfaction Survey. I would also like to stress that, with a scholarship rate of 57%, we are one of the universities that provide the most scholarships. In line with our environmental and sustainability vision, nearly ten thousand saplings have been planted on our campus, and we have earned the Zero Waste Certificate and Green Campus certificates. The success of our 6 teams that reached the finals at Teknofest best reflects the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of our university. Our team FireFiles made us very proud by winning both third place and the ‘Best Commercialisation Potential’ award with their ‘THY-Bul’ project. I remind our new students that they have taken the first step of this career journey here, and that they will shape their own future with their determination, productivity and hard work. Hasan Kalyoncu University has an educational approach that will bring out your social and cultural experience and your talents. We are proud that our HKU family is growing with bright young people like you. I sincerely believe that throughout your studies here you will make the best use of the opportunities offered and become individuals who will bring real benefit to humanity.”
YOUR UNIVERSITY WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE FOR LIFE AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU
Speaking at the programme, Hasan Kalyoncu University Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli said: “Today you are taking your first step into university life, where you will shape your future, fill your mind with knowledge and your heart with love, loyalty and friendship, and which you will never forget for the rest of your lives. At this most important stage of your education, you will not only gain a profession, but also increase your knowledge and culture in every field and broaden your horizons. As Hasan Kalyoncu University, we want you to know that we feel great excitement and pride in guiding you on this meaningful journey. Your university will be by your side not only during the time you spend here but for the rest of your lives, and will continue to support you in every way.”
A MINI REHEARSAL FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE
Within the scope of “ORIENTATION’24: Introduction to University Life Course”, seminars were given by: HKU Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations Prof. Dr. Ahmet Keser on “Politics, Media, Public Diplomacy and Us”; Head of the Gaziantep Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Ambassador Hakkı Emre Yunt on “Diplomacy, Turkish Diplomacy and Career Opportunities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs”; LC Waikiki E-Commerce General Manager Ömer Barbaros Yiş on “A Career Story”; Monster Notebook and Semruk Games Co-CEO İlhan Yılmaz on “What Keeps Us in Our Seats Is the Story”; International Education Leader İpek Bulduk on “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost”; Brand Architect Ömer Şengüler on “Can I Become a Brand?”; Harvard University faculty member Dr. Furkan Burak on “Is It Really So Hard to Work at Harvard?”; Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk and Paralympic taekwondo athlete Mahmut Bozteke on “Lifelong Learning: The Key to Success”; and Vice President of the Technology and Innovation Support Programmes Directorate (TEYDEB) of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) Dr. Hasan Selçuk Selek on “University Students and TEYDEB Supports”.
The new members of the HKU family were introduced to university life through events that included presentations on the university’s social, cultural and academic life, as well as a campus tour.
