İrem Yazaydık, an undergraduate student in the International Trade and Finance Department at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, participated in Erasmus+ Study Mobility at Universidad Europea del Atlántico (E SANTAND18) in Spain from February 21, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

During her time in Cantabria, Spain, İrem shared that her Erasmus experience at UNEATLANTICO was one of the most interesting periods of her life. She mentioned, “I met many interesting and intriguing individuals during my time there which certainly made my experience unique.” She also highlighted how immersing herself in a new culture and society, so different from her own, helped her appreciate the diversity of the world.

İrem described the university as having its own charm, with cozy classrooms and a quirky teaching environment, making her experience quite different from that at her home university. Reflecting on her overall Erasmus+ journey, she stated, “The Erasmus+ experience was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to explore and learn about new cultures and societies. It shall be a memorable experience that will stay within my mind for years to come.”

As the Istanbul Gedik University family, we congratulate İrem on her accomplishments and wish her continued success in her future endeavors.