Girne American University (GAU) Visual Publications Director Simge Özekler stated that GAU is moving confidently towards becoming a world university and they have made very significant progress on this issue, especially in recent years.

Özekler, who answered the questions in a TV program she attended, commented the followings about the success achieved by Girne American University in the world`s media and the level of the visibility rate:

"As GAU, we are acting very sensitive about the press relations and as media department we are playing an active role by strengthening the relationships Founding Rector Serhat Akpinar established. We are glad to share not only the events but all the activities, which will contribute to the country, with the media."

30th Year Celebrations

Referring that they are celebrating 30th year in higher education and that they moved the torch lighting to 50th year, Özekler stated that they will organize a gala night on June 5, Friday, where all the GAU academic/administrative staff and press members will be invited, and that they will celebrate the 30th year accompanied by ENBE orchestra.

The rivalry place is not Cyprus

Referring that that their rivalry place is beyond Cyprus; Turkey and abroad, Özekler, stated that students have changed their preconceptions about Cyprus in a positive way in the last two years and that the students are mostly interested in academic staff.

Stressing that the community, the artisans, central and local governments should support the universities for students to feel that they belong in Cyprus and for the elimination of prejudice, Özekeler underlined that this is a very important issue.

Simge Özekler, who referred on the issue of establishment of the Association of Cyprus University, stated the followings: "As a force, I think it would be a huge contribution to Cyprus, especially in terms of promotion."

Why Girne American University

Referring to the issue of why the students should prefer the Girne American University, Özekler explained the distinctive features of the university from the eyes of the students. Özekler, who mentioned that educational opportunities of the overseas programs and the overseas campuses, where the education is given only with the scholarships won, is very important, explained that with over 13 thousand number of students and students from 100 different countries, GAU is strong on many topics.

Özekler, who also addressed to the candidate students who wants to be in Girne American University family, gave the quality of education, student centered certificate programs and study abroad opportunities which will have a very important place in their careers as an example and also gave detailed information about the special skills exams of Canterbury language course