MAKÜ Faculty of Tourism Welcome Event Organized for First-Year Students

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) Tourism Faculty first-year students came together with the university administration at the welcome and orientation event. The event was attended by Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen and Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy, as well as Rector Advisors Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Alparslan, Prof. Dr. İsmail Çelik, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Veysel Dal, Tourism Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Murat Yeşiltaş, Vice Dean Assoc. Dr. Olcay Kılınç, academicians, and students.

Speaking at the event held at Kitap Kahve Cafeteria, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen emphasized that MAKÜ Tourism Faculty is the most suitable faculty for students. In his speech addressing the students, Tekşen said:

“You are very lucky. I believe you are receiving education in the right department, in the right faculty. With our applied education system, the 6+2 system, we aim to provide you with the best education. We have units suitable for gastronomy education such as our Lavender Hill Hotel, Kitap Kahve Cafeteria, Salda Practice Hotel, and Taşoda Mansion. These units will provide you with significant contributions when you meet the sector. You are among the few departments in Turkey that offer applied education. We will always be by your side to meet your demands. Thank you for choosing our university, and we wish you success.”

The event facilitated the integration of students and academicians, and motivated Gastronomy Department students to start their university life with enthusiasm.