CIU attends the Career Days organized by the Bursa Venus Campus Educational Institutions
Cyprus International University (CIU) attended the Career Days organized by the Bursa Venus Campus Educational Institutions.
The Career Days which were organized online within the scope of the Covid-19 measures, saw the participation of the CIU Science Education Institutions Guidance Coordinator of Turkey, Cihan Yeşilyurt, who gave information in relation to “Tips for Preparing the University Examinations and Dealing with Examination Anxiety”, with the Faculty of Pharmacy Academic Staff Assist. Prof. Dr. Övgü İşbilen giving a promotional presentation in relation to the Faculty of Pharmacy on the second day. Within the scope of the events, a promotional presentation of CIU was made.
Yeşilyurt: "Moderately experienced anxiety is a motivator"
Pointing out that the errors made by university candidates while preparing for their examination increases their exam anxiety even more, Cihan Yeşilyurt stated that in actual fact, exam anxiety is not a bad thing, contrary to what is believed, and that moderate anxiety is motivating and is attention increasing.
Reminding that turning the exam into a battle of life-and-death increases the exam anxiety to a higher level, Yeşilyurt went on to say, “In an effort to reduce anxiety, we can think more positively by providing our brains with positive messages. Even a light walk, watching a funny movie or breathing right can have positive effects on reducing anxiety."
Joint degree opportunity at the CIU Faculty of Pharmacy
Assist. Prof. Dr. Övgü İşbilen provided information to prospective students in relation to the profession of pharmacy, pharmacy education, educational opportunities and the infrastructure of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the CIU.
Drawing attention to the educational opportunities provided by CIU abroad, İşbilen also provided information in relation to the double degree program signed between the 'University of Rome Tor Vergata' Faculty of Pharmacy in Italy and the CIU Faculty of Pharmacy, describing the contributions of the program to the academic and personal development of the students.
Assist. Prof. Dr. İşbilen stated that students of the Faculty are members of the 'European Pharmaceutical Students Association' (EPSA) student council, where CIU and the island of Cyprus are represented in Europe, adding that in the scope of EPSA the students took part in a short-term student exchange program.