In the second of the 2024-2025 Fall Semester graduation ceremonies held at Near East University, 323 more graduates from 6 faculties threw up their caps. This semester, 596 students who graduated from Near East University, took their first steps into the new period of their lives.
Students who graduated in the 2024-2025 fall semester at Near East University took their first steps into their new lives with graduation ceremonies. In the second session of the ceremonies held in two sessions, 323 graduates from Atatürk Education, Arts and Sciences, Law, Communication, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Engineering Faculties received their diplomas.
In the first of the graduation ceremonies, 273 students who graduated from the faculties of Pharmacy, Nursing, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Health Sciences, Sports Sciences, Tourism and Agriculture threw their caps up with great enthusiasm.
The ceremony, which started with a moment of silence and the reading of the National Anthem consisted of a music recital was given by the Department Head of Music Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Kıvanç Öztuğ and Music Education Department lecturers Gözdem İlkay, İmge Dinçer and Music Education Chamber Choir. Following the video message by artificial intelligence-based trainer AI. Prof. DUX, the opening speech of the ceremony was delivered by the President of Near East University Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ. Yağmuray Eroğlu, a graduate of the Psychology Department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, expressed her feelings on behalf of the students who graduated from the Turkish program, while Yusra Shabih, a graduate of the Interior Architecture Department of the Faculty of Architecture, delivered a speech for the students who graduated from their program.
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “Instead of losing yourself in the limitless flow of information and content offered by the digital world, transform this flow into meaningful production.”
Referring to the challenges brought by the digital age in his speech, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ reminded us of the concepts of ‘crowded loneliness’ and ‘brain rot’ chosen by the Turkish Language Association and Oxford Dictionary in 2024. Stating that art, science and education can overcome all these negativities, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “While art unites people and enables them to overcome loneliness, science prevents mental decay. Education, as the basis of all these elements, prepares us for a meaningful future.” Addressing the graduates, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “Wherever you are, continue to produce for society and contribute to humanity. Instead of losing yourself in the limitless flow of information and content offered by the digital world, transform this flow into meaningful production. Never give up on developing your original creativity. Ask questions, dream and always aim for better.” Then, addressing the academics, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “While strengthening our students’ academic knowledge, you instilled ethical values in them and enabled them to look at the world from a broader perspective. Your contributions will always be present in the future achievements of our graduates.”
“Imagine the unimaginable and make it a reality!”
AI-based trainer AI. Prof. DUX said, “Today, each of you demonstrated your endurance, creativity and commitment to excellence. You took on your duties not only with your intelligence, but also with your heart. Remember that you have qualities that inspire humanity with your creativity, determination and the ability to imagine a better future. As of today, you are the architects of a future shaped by intelligence, innovation and empathy. Imagine the unimaginable and make it a reality!”
We learned not only knowledge, but also friendship, determination, patience and growing together!
He started his speech by saying, “During the education we received here, we have had not only knowledge but also friendship, determination, patience and growing together,” said Yağmuray Eroğlu, and added; “We will encounter difficulties while pursuing our dreams, but let’s not forget that the essence of success lies in the journey, not the destination.” Addressing the academics who supported them throughout their education, Yağmuray Eroğlu said, “You taught us not only lessons but also life. You guided, inspired and stood by us at every step. Your efforts will never be forgotten.”
Yusra Shabih, who started her speech by saying “We are no longer students, we are individuals who will take responsibility. No matter what our path is, the lessons we learn here will always guide us. We would like to thank our teachers who taught us to dream and our families who are always by our side.” Yusra Shabih, who also stated that she made great friendships throughout her education, said, “My dear friends, you were the best part of this journey. The friendships we made here are one of the most valuable gifts of life. It is a great honor for me to have fought shoulder to shoulder with you. Now, we are all going our separate ways, but I know we will always remember each other. Our duty is to be a light to others on this journey. May our path be clear and our courage endless.”
