After the gunman stormed the art show in Ankara to kill Russian Ambassador Karlov and earlier this month the bomb went off in Istanbul, Turkish people are neither feeling free nor safe anymore. If you are an individual who tries to keep up with what’s happening around the world, you have already read about the […]
Author Archives: Dogukan Gunaydin
Dogukan Günayd?n was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Since an early age he was exposed to a competitive education system where he was determined to succeed, leading him to complete his primary school as a valedictorian. Later on, he enrolled in Üsküdar American Academy which he left in sophomore year in the pursuit of more well-rounded education. He accepted a generous scholarship by United World College Maastricht. There, he completed the International Baccalaureate as well as became an active member of a diverse international community that strives for peace, understanding and a sustainable future. He developed a keen interest in economics and politics that encouraged him to take part in organizing the inaugural International Peace Conference which explores the theme of peace and the challenges of making peace a reality in the world we live in. During summer 2015, Dogukan attended the Politics, Philosophy and Economics session as part of the Yale Young Global Scholars program, with full scholarship. He recently graduated as a Davis-Mahindra Scholar, a recognition of his leadership and involvement in the community. Dogukan has decided to take a gap before continuing his education in university. Dogukan keeps himself informed of the economic progresses, enjoys cooking and is fond of both watching and playing basketball.
