Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) organized “Workshops” for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) high school final year students between 12 and 22 April 2022. More than 1,500 high school final year students across the country attended the Workshops where they were divided into different groups according to their future profession choices and got the chance to participate in the workshops with academicians and experts in the relevant faculties. High school final year students attended workshops held in EMU School of Computing and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Education, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Faculty of Law, Communication Faculty, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Health Sciences Faculty and Dr. Fazıl Füçük Medicine Faculty for a period of 10 days.
70 Different Topics Discussed
70 different topics were discussed during the Workshops which intended to discover the abilities of the students as well as to contribute their developments. The discussed topics are: 10 Finger Keyboard Game in M5 Information Website, Computerized Accounting Workshop (opening a business on Expert Systems Accounting software, accounting records of daily commercial transactions, issuing financial reports), Logic Circuit Design in Electronic Laboratory, PCB Design and Production in Electronic Laboratory, EKG Application in the Biomedical Device Technology Lab, Personal Awareness in Information Security, Web Design, Demonstrations of Research on Drug Analysis, I am learning Hybrid Mobile Programming (HTML5, CSS3 and JS), Coding and Robotics Events, I am recording My Own Video (Video Development), I am Discovering My Music Talent, A Mathematical Modelling Event: Hay Bale Problem, I have a Riddle: Wardrobe Problem, Why Do We Learn Mathematics?, Magical Dreams Production Workshop, Play Dance Music Workshop, Innovation and Motivation, Exam Anxiety and Motivation, Career Counselling and Applications, Creative Writing, Creating Academic Texts, Bibliography Writing and Application Studies, Polymerase Chain Reaction (Molecular Biology Program), Experiment Application 1) Electromotive Force and 2) Electromagnetic Radiation Measurement, Experiment Application 1) Diffusion in Liquids and 2) Determination of pH with Natural Indicators, English Translation and Interpretation Introduction, Cognitive Psychology, Embryo’s Right to Live, Sports Law, İstanbul Agreement: Women Rights, Citizenship, Surname, Animation with Motion Capture, Traditional Printing Technics 1, Traditional Printing Technics 2, Viral Advertisements and Being a Phenomenon, New Media and Video Journalism, Interpersonal Communication and Target Setting, Short Film Scenario, Short Film Production, Photography, Stock Exchange Gambling, Cryptocurrency, How Do the Banks and Monetary Markets Work?, How Do the Markets Work?, Pricing, Per Capita Income and Development, Marketing in Digital Platform, Electronic Trade and Establishing Own Business, New World Order Triggered by the War of Ukraine, War of Ukraine: Russian Nuclear Thread, Who is Fighting in Ukraine and Why? 21st Century Tests of the Democracies: Kleptocratic Regimes, Money Laundering and Disinformation through Social Media, Scientific Research Methods, Main Reasons for Feminization of Poverty, Produce + Think + Dream, Architectural Design Workshop, Game Programming with Alice 3.0, 3 Phase System Applications, Robotic Production and An Optimization Application, Materials Laboratory Fresh Concrete Slump Experience, Surface Mechanics Laboratory Undrained Shear Strength Test, Information on Classical Part Production Techniques in the Lathe Disposal Workshop, Information the Department of Anesthetics and Lab Tour, Body Weight Assessment Methods Practice Workshop, Experiment Workshop on Color Reactions of Carbohydrates, Health Snacks with Chickpeas Workshop, Pedobarographic Measurement (Orthotics – Prosthesis Unit), Electrical – Muscle Stimulation (Orthopedic Unit), Back Leg Dynamometer – Hand Grip Applications (Athlete – Cardio Unit), First and Emergency Aid Practice, How Our Muscles Work, Basic Clinical Skills: Venous Blood Collection and Superficial Suturing, Urine Analysis and Clinical Usage, Kitchen Applications, Barista Applications, Service Applications, English Teaching Programs and Accreditation, Turkish Language and Literature Department Introduction and Literature Studies, EMU Mathematics Department, Programs and Job Opportunities within the Department.
What did the Students say?
Veysel Karani – Güzelyurt Turkish Maarif College
I am considering to study Political Science, Economy or Banking and Finance. The workshops have been very informative. I find them beneficial. EMU is a nice university and is within my options.
Elif Bülbül – TED College
I like the university. I can say that it is the best university in the island. I would like to study medicine and workshops enhanced my interest in this field. I am considering studying in EMU.
Sıla Pazar – Hala Sultan College
EMU is a good university with good infrastructure. In my opinion, it is the best university in Cyprus. I am planning to study Chemistry and currently considering to continue my study in EMU. I found the workshops beneficial.
Ömer Arı – Nicosia Turkish High School
I found the workshops useful and visiting the campus and seeing the environment also benefitted me. I would like to study Gastronomy.
Ümit Tabiyat – Karpaz Vocational High School
Visiting EMU was interesting and nice. I have never visited the campus before. I am thinking to study electronics after I graduate from the high school. EMU is my number one preference.
Başak Gözütok – Famagusta Turkish Maarif College
EMU campus was very nice, well cared for and clean. I liked the campus with its wide roads. The workshop as very nice. The lady delivering the workshop paid great attention to us and answered each question we asked to her. It was helpful. I would like to thank everyone in the process. I still have not decided what to study after the high school but EMU is my first option.
