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Alumni profile - Okan Kara

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Okan Kara Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Alumni

Okan Kara

Visiting Research Student
Chevening Scholar, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), 2012    

What attracted you to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø?

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø SSEES is a world-known faculty on my research topic. That’s why Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø was my only choice for my study.

What is your job title and where do you currently work?  

Managing Partner, ACT Venture Partners.

What aspects of your studies did you enjoy the most at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø?

Access to state-of-the-art research material and great support from the academic team.

How did your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø experience help you with your career?

I had the opportunity to practice theoretical knowledge during my Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø term in my daily profession by utilising state-of-the-art research studies at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.

I was a Chevening Scholar, which financially supports my Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø experience, and awarded as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the British Council in 2012. 

What were the most interesting things you did, saw or got involved with while at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø?

The diverse background of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø SSEES academic team allowed me to gain knowledge of interdisciplinary studies and the theoretical fusion of various disciplines. 

What advice would you give to a student considering Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø?

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, as a city university, allows students to enjoy London’s rich experience as well as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø’s excellent infrastructure. Few universities in the world can provide such an experience.Â