Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör Introduced PAÜ to Denizli University Candidates

17.04.2025
The university promotion event "Choose Your Profession," organized by Pamukkale University (PAÜ) in cooperation with the Denizli Provincial Directorate of National Education, was held with the participation of Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör. Students from science and social sciences high schools in Denizli attended the event, which took place at the PAÜ Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz Congress and Culture Center.

Students from science and social sciences high schools in Denizli attended the event held at the PAÜ Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz Congress and Culture Center.

Denizli Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Emre Çalışkan said: "Pamukkale University, one of our country's distinguished universities, offers a wide range of opportunities to students taking the university entrance exam each year with its improved facilities and newly updated departments."

The event began with opening speeches, and the first speech was delivered by Denizli Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Emre Çalışkan. Dr. Çalışkan said: "Today, we are proud to serve our strong Türkiye. We hope that the dear students entrusted to us from kindergarten through high school graduation will continue their life journeys by choosing the departments they desire and attending universities that meet their needs. In fact, we are raising you and then entrusting you to universities for your professional education. At this point, our esteemed Rector and Pamukkale University are among our most reliable partners because they maintain a high standard of education and carry this awareness strongly. Pamukkale University, one of the distinguished universities of our country, offers students taking the university entrance exam a wide range of opportunities every year with its continuously improving facilities and updated departments. Therefore, the solidarity within education itself, the activities carried out together, and walking side by side are very valuable for us. I sincerely thank our new Rector, Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör, who has recently assumed this honorable position and has a deep academic background and experience.

Finally, dear young people, choosing a profession will be one of the most important decisions affecting many aspects of your life. Never give up on your dreams, but also do not lose sight of realities. Have goals, but never be afraid of the light within you. Love your country, your homeland, and your nation deeply, and never, ever stop trusting yourselves. I sincerely thank our beloved students and greet you all with respect and affection."

Rector Prof. Dr. Güngör said: "Having a profession is important, but what is even more important is contributing value to society and humanity."

Speaking at the event, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör stated: "As Pamukkale University, we are happy and honored to serve our youth with our 20 faculties, 1 school, 17 vocational schools, and 6 graduate education institutes. With our modern laboratories, library, sports facilities, and social areas as you saw in the presentation, we will continue to offer even greater services to our students. We are a university that provides students with rich cultural and social experiences. In addition, through international exchange programs, internship opportunities, research projects, and student clubs, we continue to help our students develop themselves in many different ways. Our Career Center provides strong guidance services to our graduates transitioning into professional life after graduation.

Dear young people, I would like to offer a few tips that could help you in your career choices. First, know yourself well. You are a generation with many advantages. All kinds of opportunities are available to you. As we all can see, our country continues to advance rapidly in terms of technology. Therefore, by knowing yourselves, determine your areas of interest, strengths, values, and lifestyle. Conduct research. Guide yourselves by researching the professions you are interested in. Gather detailed information with the support of your teachers and by meeting professionals in the fields you are interested in. Second, be realistic. Believe that we must follow our dreams. To become individuals who benefit our country and nation, we must realistically pursue our dreams. Consider the future prospects of the profession you choose: Where is it heading? How will it develop? Does the profession you choose have growth potential? Always take these into account, dear young people. Also, make sure to gain experience in the fields you are interested in through internships, volunteer work, and part-time jobs.

Having a profession is important, but what is even more important is contributing value to society and humanity. Whatever profession you choose, aim to be beneficial to your family, your city, your country, and the world by adhering to ethical values. At Pamukkale University, we are happy to support you in every step you take toward reaching your dreams, and we will continue to do so. We trust you, the ones who will build the bright future of Türkiye, and greet you all with respect and affection."

After the opening speeches, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Akçay gave a presentation titled "Future Professions and Competencies." Following the presentation, under the moderation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akçay and with the participation of Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör and Denizli Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Emre Çalışkan, students directed their questions to the faculty deans.

In the continuation of the program, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör presented certificates of appreciation to the Denizli Provincial Director of National Education and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Akçay for their contributions and participation.

At the end of the program, prizes were awarded to the top 10 students who ranked highest in the Kahoot quiz competition organized for high school students, with Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör and Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Emre Çalışkan presenting the awards together.

Later in the day, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör visited the stands of PAÜ Student Clubs and PAÜ Teams that had won awards at Teknofest, along with other protocol members, in the foyer area of the PAÜ Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz Congress and Culture Center. The program concluded with faculty visits by participating high school students.

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