29/09/2010
Orientation 2010, the event to introduce new students to Sabancı University, took place at the Sabancı University Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 24th. Approximately 500 parents and students attended what could have been called a festival.
Following the presentations at the Performing Arts Center, students and parents had the opportunity to collect information from the lakeside booths that were erected by student clubs and various departments. The program began with the welcoming speech by the Sabancı University Student Association, and continued with a presentation by Sabancı University Secretary-General Haluk Bal and an introduction to the “facilitating” departments on campus. The first interaction of new students with their alma mater concluded with an outdoor concert in the garden of the Center.
Here are what a few parents and students had to say about the Orientation:
“Sabancı University is different in all respects”
Mürsel – Emel Kaya (parents)
Our son Ege Kaya has been admitted to the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. He wants to be an industrial engineer. As we were just saying, we’ve been to other private universities, but Sabancı University is different in all respects. From the presentations in there to the events set up outside, everything is great. Nothing was missed.
Sabancı University was among the students’ top choices
“I love it, and I hope I will go on loving it for 4 more years.”
İnanç Pastırmacı
I enrolled in the Faculty of Management, but I’m not yet matriculated to any program because it’s my first year. Sabancı University was among my top choices, and I made it. I love it, and I hope I will go on loving it for 4 more years. Orientation was great, but I wish they had given the laptops today. I want my account as soon as possible.
“I want to start right away”
Gözde Görde
I enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. I want to be an industrial engineer. Sabancı University was my 3rd choice. I'm happy to be here. The setting is just lovely. I want to start right away. I already signed up with the Sailing Club.
“Sabancı University has a great campus and impressive laboratory facilities”
Semih Boynu
I enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. I want to be an electronic engineer, but that may change. I had taken a tour of Sabancı University before; it has a great campus and impressive laboratory facilities. Orientation presentations were good, but taking up the whole day was a bit of an inconvenience. It’s a nice event nevertheless.
“I’m glad I’m here”
Orhan Genç
I enrolled in the Faculty of Management. I plan to continue with Economics, but it may change; I don’t know. I had toured Sabancı University before and it was among my top choices. I’m glad I’m here.
“I love the place; everything is fabulous”
İrem Önay
I haven’t chosen a program yet. I’m glad to be here. Sabancı University was my 3rd choice. I love the place; everything is fabulous.
Interviews by: Mariam Öcal