Melis Mine, G., Class of 2026
Hello, I graduated from Istanbul Aydın University's Foreign Trade Program in 2026. Throughout my academic journey, the education I received from our experienced and knowledgeable faculty contributed significantly to my professional development. Entering the professional sphere through the compulsory internship during my studies served as the cornerstone of my career. Following the internship, I continued working at the same company as an Assistant Operations Specialist. By combining my academic foundation with practical experience, I continue to advance my career in commodity operations post-graduation. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and respect to all my professors who contributed to my education.
Sude, Y., Class of 2026
I am proud and excited to have graduated from the Foreign Trade program in 2026. Thanks to the foreign language opportunities provided by our university—which helped build my foundation in Chinese—and the high-quality foreign trade education we received, I began working in the import department immediately after graduation. Being able to actively apply theoretical knowledge and language skills in the business world is a tremendous experience. I extend my sincere gratitude to all my department professors for their efforts, and special thanks to my instructor for their valuable contributions to the Chinese courses. Guided by the strong foundation you provided, I will continue to advance in my career with the same dedication.
Lale, N., Class of 2025
I graduated from the Foreign Trade Department at Istanbul Aydın University in 2025. Currently, I am studying Business Administration at Istanbul University via the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) while actively working at a customs brokerage firm. Thanks to the support and expertise of my distinguished professors, I spent two highly productive and enjoyable years. I truly loved my department. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my dear professors for all their hard work and dedication.
Aleyna Gönül, G., Class of 2024
I graduated from Istanbul Aydın University's Foreign Trade Program while completing a double major in Accounting and Tax Applications. Throughout my education, the academic expertise and industry experience of our faculty provided me with an interdisciplinary perspective. Following my graduation, I secured a full scholarship in the International Trade and Finance Department through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS). As I advance in my academic career today, I clearly see the significant impact of the professional foundation I gained at Istanbul Aydın University. I express my sincere gratitude to all the professors who contributed to my growth.
Remzi U., Class of 2023
I graduated from the Foreign Trade program in 2023. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all my esteemed professors who generously shared their knowledge and experience, contributed to our professional development, and guided us at every step.
Along the path shaped by your guidance and support, I am pleased to share that while continuing my active professional career, I have also been admitted to the Business Administration Department at Istanbul University via the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS). I look forward to advancing in my professional career with the same determination.
Derya Deniz, M., Class of 2021
Driven by my aspiration to become a customs consultant since secondary school, I enrolled in the Foreign Trade Department at Istanbul Aydın University Anadolu BIL Vocational School of Higher Education on a full scholarship in 2019. By balancing my studies and work experience simultaneously, I graduated as an honor student in 2021. Through the mentorship of our Department Chair, Ms. Özlem Şenel, I began my career as an Import Account Representative at the firm where I completed my internship; today, I hold the same title at a different company while preparing for the 2023 Assistant Customs Consultant examination. I sincerely thank the IAU family and my distinguished professors for their tremendous support, and I advise recent graduates to persistently pursue careers where they find passion and fulfillment.
Cihan Güney G., Class of 2019
I entered the field of foreign trade during my high school years. While continuing full-time work at the customs brokerage firm where I began as an intern in my final year of high school, I successfully graduated from the Foreign Trade Program at Istanbul Aydın University on a full scholarship in 2019. Combining my professional responsibilities with academic studies allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge directly in the field. Throughout this period, strong communication with experienced faculty members provided invaluable professional and personal insights. As a result of this foundation and rigorous preparation, I passed the Assistant Customs Consultant (B License) exam with a top score in 2021. I currently serve as an Assistant Customs Consultant at the company where I started as an intern, and I am pursuing my bachelor's degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Business Administration to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming a licensed Customs Consultant (A License).
Emine A., Class of 2019
Following a brief academic experience at another university, I redirected my path and enrolled in Istanbul Aydın University's Foreign Trade Program on a full scholarship. During this period—including a one-year English preparatory program—I graduated as valedictorian of the Vocational School with the exceptional support of distinguished professors such as Özlem Şenel and Serap Elüstü. Guided by my instructors immediately following graduation, I entered the industry and worked at a customs brokerage firm for 1.5 years while completing my bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Since 2020, I have been proudly advancing my career as a Balkan Region Import Operations Specialist at an international logistics company.
Recep D., Class of 2018
I graduated from the Foreign Trade Department at Istanbul Aydın University in 2018. Throughout my education, the theoretical insights, industry experience, and guidance provided by our faculty served as the foundation of my professional journey.
Continuing my career in foreign trade post-graduation provided opportunities to enhance my expertise across various operational workflows. Today, as a professional in foreign trade and international operations, I find that the knowledge and skills gained during my university years continue to serve as an invaluable guide.
I extend my sincere gratitude to Istanbul Aydın University and all my professors—particularly the faculty of the Foreign Trade Department—for instilling not only professional competencies but also the lasting value of continuous learning and self-improvement.
