They received their "Cultural Ambassadors" certificates at MAKÜ

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Social Contribution Coordination, Burdur Development Center and International Office collaboration conducted “Cultural Ambassador Project” within the scope of students who received training received their certificates.

International students coming from different countries to study in Burdur had the opportunity to closely get to know Turkish culture by participating in various activities such as museum tours, village school visits, nursing home events, and cultural meetings throughout the project.

The program's certificate ceremony was held on the university campus. At the ceremony, the students were presented their certificates by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar.

Speaking on behalf of the team conducting the project, Social Contribution Coordinator Lecturer Bilgehan Bilge shared his feelings and thoughts about the project, expressing their desire to set aside the concept of foreign students and strengthen the consciousness of brotherhood. Bilge stated that the visits made during the project allowed students to directly experience both Turkish hospitality and cultural values.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar emphasized that universities must now act with an international vision, highlighting Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University's determined progress in this direction. Referring to the increase in the number of international students, Dalgar said, “We are advancing Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University with determined and confident steps towards becoming an international university. Our number of international students is increasing every day. Today, we host nearly 1600 students from approximately 40 different countries at our university. Compared to last year, this year, the number of international students enrolling at our university for the first time has increased by over 100%. Hopefully, we aim to maintain this growth momentum next year as well. We see our students not as foreigners but as a part of our university and our country.” Dalgar also expressed his belief that international students will strengthen relations between countries through academic and social ties.

Following the speeches, on behalf of the Cultural Ambassador students, Azerbaijani Said Rafizade shared the experiences they had during the project and those beautiful moments left from their projects, thanking everyone who contributed to the program.

The ceremony ended with the presentation of certificates to the cultural ambassadors.