An orientation program for first-year students was held on September 28, 29, and 30 at the Tirebolu Faculty of Communication at Giresun University.

The opening remarks for the three-day program were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yağbasan, and the Associate Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Kurtyılmaz. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yağbasan extended his best wishes for success to the students in their new academic lives and expressed his hope that their university experience would be productive and successful.

In the program’s first session, Associate Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Kurtyılmaz provided students with information about the city, the university, and the faculty. Aimed at helping students become more familiar with the city and university where they will be studying, the session also included information on the faculty’s academic and administrative structure.

In the second session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Kurtyılmaz delivered a presentation titled “Academic and Psychological Support,” providing information on the academic and psychological support resources available to students throughout their university education. The presentation covered academic processes such as course registration, exams, and the academic calendar, as well as the support students can receive from the university’s relevant departments in situations they may encounter throughout their academic careers.

During the program’s third session, Research Assistant Dr. Arzu Bayar delivered a presentation titled “Academic Development and Gates to the World.” During the presentation, students were provided with information about the Double Major, Minor, and Erasmus+ programs, highlighting opportunities to support their academic development and gain international experience.

The three-day orientation program concluded after students had the opportunity to learn about topics they were curious about regarding the Tirebolu Faculty of Communication and university life.

Photo-Journalist: Esma Bozkurt