Access to state-of-the-art research material and great support from the academic team.
Okan Kara
Visiting Research Student
Chevening Scholar, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), 2012   Â
What attracted you to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê?
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê SSEES is a world-known faculty on my research topic. That’s why Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê was my only choice for my study.
What is your job title and where do you currently work? Â
Managing Partner, ACT Venture Partners.
What aspects of your studies did you enjoy the most at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê?
Access to state-of-the-art research material and great support from the academic team.
How did your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê experience help you with your career?
I had the opportunity to practice theoretical knowledge during my Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê term in my daily profession by utilising state-of-the-art research studies at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê.
I was a Chevening Scholar, which financially supports my Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê experience, and awarded as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the British Council in 2012.Â
What were the most interesting things you did, saw or got involved with while at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê?
The diverse background of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê SSEES academic team allowed me to gain knowledge of interdisciplinary studies and the theoretical fusion of various disciplines.Â
What advice would you give to a student considering Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê?
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, as a city university, allows students to enjoy London’s rich experience as well as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s excellent infrastructure. Few universities in the world can provide such an experience.Â