Caitlyn Bladen

Role: President

Birth date: 06/07/2002

Studying: Master of Business Administration

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: 4 years

Hobbies: Travelling, glitter, learning, cultures

Why ESN: I was asked to join ESN by my friends, but I stayed because I really enjoy helping people and love the community.

Favourite quote/motto: good vibes only

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Samet Saçar

Role: Vice President

Birth date: 20/09/2001

Studying: Economics

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: 4 years

Hobbies: Football, video games, music

Why ESN: ESN allows me to have lifelong memories together with friends I met in it

Favourite quote/motto: Just do it

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Ceren Ipek

Role: Secretary

Birth date: 17/11/2005

Studying: Economics

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: since spring 2025

Hobbies: Movies

Why ESN: I like learning different cultures

Favourite quote/motto:The earth has music for those who listen

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Doga Yaprak Oktav

Role: Event Coordinator

Birth date: 09/09/2002

Studying: Masters in Environmental Engineering

Hobby: Dancing

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: since 2023

Hobbies: Doing research, listening to music, and taking care of my pets

Why ESN: Being part of ESN allows me to discover the unique cultures, languages, cuisines, and music of Erasmus students, which I truly enjoy. At the same time, sharing my own culture, food, and language with them gives me great happiness.

Favourite quote/motto: Life puts challenges in your way that you’re meant to overcome. With every difficulty you conquer, you grow wiser and stronger.

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Thomas Bladen

Role: Project Manager

Birth date: 06/07/2002

Studying: Masters in Environmental Engineering

Hobby: Horse Riding

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: 3 years

Hobbies: Riding horses, Fishing & Snowboarding

Why ESN: To help students navigate the complicated exchange experience.

Favourite quote/motto: Just keep swimming

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Baran Heidarikamrodi

Role: Communication Manager

Birth date: 27/11/2004

Studying: Graphic Design

Erasmus: Nope

Duration in ESN: This is my second semester

Hobbies: Reading books, Watching Movies and painting

Why ESN: To help other students!

Favourite quote/motto: Carpe Diem! Seize the day

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Sabina Omuralieva

Role: Web Project Manager

Birth date: 11/11/2005

Studying: International trade

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: half a year

Hobbies: crochet, listening to music, learning languages

Why ESN: To meet new interesting people and help foreign students adapt more easily

Favourite quote/motto: You get what you repeat

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Orhan Rasim Şener

Role: Head of Auditors 

Birth date: 22/06/1996

Studying: Psychology of Religion/PhD

Hobby: Storytelling

Erasmus: Romania

Duration in ESN: 6 years

Hobbies: HEMA, Reading, Storytelling

Why ESN: For me, ESN represents the perfect intersection between international collaboration, personal growth, and meaningful community impact. As someone deeply engaged in both academia and intercultural communication, I see ESN not just as a student organization, but as a living example of how cultural exchange and solidarity can transform people.

Favourite quote/motto: Nullius in Verba

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Yiğit Bezek

Role: Vice Head of Auditor

Birth date: 06/03/2002

Studying: Business Administration

Erasmus: Netherlands 

Duration in ESN: 3 years

Hobbies: Football, PC games, Chilling at home, Movies YOLO

Why ESN: Meeting new people, helping them in their Erasmus journey, and having a great time together.

Favourite quote/motto: YOLO

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Asilhan Olgun

Role: Auditor

Birth date: 08/10/2003

Studying: Medicine

Hobby: Tennis

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: 5 years

Hobbies: Computer Games and tennis

Why ESN: I like the opportunity of helping people and interacting with international students

Favourite quote/motto: To love , is to trust. To trust is to believe.

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Yaren Canpolat

Role: Auditor 

Birth date: 10/12/2002

Studying: Faculty of Medicine

Hobby: Taking Photos

Erasmus: I've never experienced it before

Duration in ESN: I'm a member from March 2025.

Hobbies: Travelling, playing theatre, playing violin, drinking coffee, taking photos, doing research, meeting new people

Why ESN: Want to be part of the biggest student network, Exploring different cultures and becoming a citizen of the world.

Favourite quote/motto: Each day, one should listen to a gentle song, read a thoughtful poem, gaze upon a beautiful painting, and, if possible, speak a few wise words

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Idil Duran

Role: Auditor

Birth date: 21/06/2005

Studying: Biology

Erasmus: No

Duration in ESN: since spring 2025

Hobbies: Hiking, camping and gaming

Why ESN: ESN is a very welcoming community for people from diverse backgrounds, so I really enjoy learning about other cultures

Favourite quote/motto: Travel far and share stories!