Erasmus Experiences

Who knows more, the one who reads a lot or the one who travels a lot? Maybe reading while traveling is the most fun option… adHAS aims to be the department that sends the most students to Erasmus. Our doubling number of Erasmus students every year is a proof of this. With the support of Kadir Has University behind them, what could be better than spending a semester or two of your student life in Europe and learning about different cultures’ approaches to advertising and advertising?

Erasmus Cards

Erasmus Stories

Below you can find the experiences of students from Kadir Has University who participated in the Erasmus program.

Rabia Yayla – Spain

Rabia Yayla – Spain (2023)

Hola a todos! I’m a third‑year Advertising student currently doing Erasmus in Marketing at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid.

At first the paperwork, course selection, and visas seemed so tedious, but I realize now this adventure was worth every effort.

Helin Sakine Akdemir – Germany

Helin Sakine Akdemir – Germany (2022)

Seeing different cultures and lifestyles, and living abroad for a while, gives you a fresh perspective.

Erasmus lets you meet and socialize with locals and fellow students from around the world.

Yalım Cinisli – Netherlands

Yalım Cinisli – Netherlands (2018)

“I came to the Netherlands through Erasmus. Although my university is in Eindhoven, I found accommodation in Utrecht—‘Little Amsterdam’!

I also sought internships and met Tolga Büyükdoğanay, ECD at Ogilvy Amsterdam, and Eduardo Marques, CCO of Publicis Groupe Netherlands. Erasmus opened doors for my future career.

Ece Seren Akkaya

Ece Seren Akkaya – France

Erasmus… I don’t know how to start. It was the best days of my life. Living in Europe was an incredible experience.

The paperwork and course selections were tiring, but the excitement of departure made it all worthwhile—there’s no such thing as being alone!

Buğra Yağız Kıraç – Poland

Buğra Yağız Kıraç – Poland

My semester at Jagiellonian University in Krakow was both fun and educational. Thanks to Poland’s affordability, I traveled across Europe.

The places I visited, the people I met, and the cultures I experienced made me return a completely different person.

Cansu Gelgin – Spain

Cansu Gelgin – Spain (2014)

The university’s International Office really helped us settle in. The young faculty treated us like friends.

Living with three Spaniards improved my Spanish and cultural understanding. Studying abroad opens new horizons—everyone should try it!

Nihan Barlas – South Korea

Nihan Barlas – South Korea

My time at the University of Seoul gave me English practice, exposure to new cultures, and lifelong friendships. My confidence grew.

The technical equipment and lab facilities were excellent.

Buse Olgun – USA

Buse Olgun – USA

This was my second trip to America, but I was still so excited. Nothing was as scary as I imagined—I had the best times of my life.

I experienced a true student life full of festivals, museums, and parties. I recommend this opportunity to everyone: go, explore, and enjoy!

Duygu Eğrisöğüt – Belgium

Duygu Eğrisöğüt – Belgium

My internship search during Erasmus led me to meet Tolga Büyükdoğanay, ECD at Ogilvy Amsterdam, and Eduardo Marques, CCO of Publicis Groupe Netherlands.

This experience greatly boosted my career; I plan to continue professionally in the Netherlands.

Hazal Kaya – South Korea

Hazal Kaya – South Korea

There was a warm, welcoming atmosphere in South Korea; we joined many events within a month.

On school trips we tasted traditional foods and explored Seoul on our own. I made unforgettable memories.