International Relations

My name is Yasemin Öztunç. I am a 4th year student at the Department of International Relations. It is a discipline that examines the social, political, and economic dynamics that determine the interactions of states and non-state organizations, namely international organizations, supranational organizations, and other actors in foreign policy. There are courses such as Political Science, International Relations Theories, Political History, History of Political Economic Thoughts, and Research Methods and Techniques. There are also law courses such as Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Human Rights Law and finally European Union Law. In addition, vocational foreign language courses related to our department are given in six stages at our university. All of our courses are of the highest quality and are not limited to a single dimension. Because International Relations is an interdisciplinary field. Although there is no compulsory internship in our department, there is optional internship. Students who want to undertake an internship can do so in the institutions affiliated to the ministries. When we graduate from the Department of International Relations, the first place that comes to mind in terms of working is ministries. It could be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it could be the Ministry of National Defense, it could be any ministry. And besides, we have the opportunity to work in private companies, consulting companies, and foreign trade companies. If you are like me, there is the possibility of pursuing an academic career. The reason why I chose this department is my interest in the relations between Turkey and other states. I can say that I started to enjoy it more when I observed that our department was inclined to very different areas after I attended.
The biggest factor in my preference of Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University is that it is a university that develops and renews itself. The fact that it has a proper infrastructure like some universities directed me here. Our library is one of the most important facilities I benefit from while studying here. We are supplied with all kinds of books, and all kinds of materials. In addition, our lecturers help us in every way. My first goal after graduation is to undertake a graduate study, which I have thought about and decided. Then, if possible, I want to achieve something in the political field. If there are those who, like me, are curious about their state and its relations with other states in terms of politics and economy, I recommend them to choose this department. I welcome you all to Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Department of International Relations.