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Determined handful of graduates from prestigious high schools decide to enroll in Turkey

Nineten graduates from a renowned Istanbul high school with access to European universities have opted to stay in Turkey to follow their career goals, while the majority decided to further their education abroad.

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Nine graduates from a top Istanbul high school, who are eligible to directly join European...
Nine graduates from a top Istanbul high school, who are eligible to directly join European universities due to their diplomas, have decided to stay in Türkiye and pursue their desired careers, instead. The majority of the class are, however, planning to further their education overseas.

On Campus, Turks Stay to Build Their Dreams

Determined handful of graduates from prestigious high schools decide to enroll in Turkey

Turn the page and discover the inspiring stories of high achievers who passed Istanbul Boys' High School's coveted entrance exam, only to turn down international universities for a different course at home. Here's a snapshot of the individuals who decided to plant their roots deeper in Túrkiye.

Zeynep Sude Soysal: Engineering a Balanced Life

As one of the top scorers in the nationwide high school entrance exam, Zeynep Sude graduated with a diploma granting her access to European universities. Yet her heart yearned for a more harmonious blend of academics and social development, a balance she found in Istanbul's vibrant educational landscape. She now pursues her industrial engineering degree at Koç University.

Faruk Koç: The Healer at Home

Another top scorer, Faruk, initially set his sights on a chemistry program abroad, landing invitations to multiple prestigious universities. But the lures of a lifetime dream buzzed in his ears, returning him to his homeland just in time to apply for a Turkish medical school. Now in Yeditepe University, he's on track to specialize in surgery.

Ranked 436th in the national exam, Ömer Burak didn't let his placement number deter him from chasing his dream: a legal degree. Believing Turkey's universities stood tall among their European counterparts, he enrolled at Koç University's law program.

Ömer Boyacı: Naturally Devoted

Ömer, however, was born with a clear vision of "building his career in Túrkiye". He's now studying electronics and communication engineering at Yıldız Technical University with hopes of contributing to projects that positively impact his nation.

Yılmaz Arslan: A Principal's Effort

Principal Yılmaz Arslan highlights an upward trend in students choosing to study abroad but acknowledges efforts to reverse this migration. The reasons behind these decisions are multifaceted—students are motivated by personal commitment, career aspirations, educational quality, and the desire to avoid unfamiliar challenges. But as these stories demonstrate, the love for home is a powerful force that can't be denied.

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Zeynep Sude Soysal, despite having access to European universities, chose to pursue her industrial engineering degree at Koç University, seeking a harmonious blend of academics and personal growth in Istanbul's vibrant educational landscape.

Faruk Koç, another top scorer, opted to specialize in surgery at Yeditepe University after receiving invitations to multiple prestigious universities abroad, driven by his lifetime dream of contributing toTurkey's medical field.

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