The “Advertising Department Alumni Talk”, organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences – Advertising Department and the Advertising Club of Istanbul Gelisim University, was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in K Block, Classroom 805.
Our Advertising Department alumna Aslı Songül Özbay attended the event as the guest speaker and began by sharing her active involvement in university activities, student units, and clubs throughout her undergraduate years. Özbay emphasized that she is currently pursuing her master’s degree and advancing academically, noting that this perspective has significantly contributed to reshaping her career direction.
During the talk, she also provided comprehensive insights into opportunities such as Double Major (ÇAP) and Erasmus student exchange programs, as well as the importance of both domestic and international internship experiences for entering the advertising sector. Özbay offered practical and encouraging recommendations that students can benefit from while planning their academic and professional careers.
Answering questions from the participants, she further explained the structure of the advertising industry and job application processes.
The session was moderated by Dr. Aydan Ünlükaya Çevirici, Vice Chair of the Advertising Department and Advisor to the Advertising Club. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yelda Ülker, Chair of the Advertising Department, and Dr. Seyra Kestel, faculty member of the department, also attended and engaged in the event.
The talk attracted strong participation from students at all grade levels, highlighting the importance of effective alumni–student interaction. The event provided a valuable environment for career planning and sectoral awareness and concluded with a group photo.
