{"id":3510,"date":"2025-06-27T12:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=3510"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:51:09","slug":"bilkent-pols-mentorship-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php\/bilkent-pols-mentorship-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilkent POLS Mentorship Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1-580x580.png 580w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MENTORSHIP-NETWORK-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The <strong>Bilkent POLS Mentorship Network<\/strong> is a structured guidance program that connects current Political Science and Public Administration students with accomplished alumni from diverse sectors. The aim is to foster professional development, share career insights, and strengthen the bond between students and alumni.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>About the Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched and coordinated by the department\u2019s student representative, Cevdet Cem K\u0131l\u0131n\u00e7, the Mentorship Network offers one-on-one mentoring sessions between volunteer alumni mentors and student mentees. Each pair is encouraged to meet regularly throughout the academic year, either online or in person, depending on availability and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is supported by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and organized in collaboration with the Bilkent Career and Alumni Office. Through this program, students receive tailored career advice, hear personal experiences from the field, and build long-term professional connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-98x55.png 98w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adsiz-tasarim-3-580x326.png 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>First Mentee Training<br>Date: 29.04.2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Students and alumni are matched based on professional interests, goals, and shared backgrounds.<\/li><li>A short orientation is provided to both mentors and mentees to help them make the most of their experience.<\/li><li>Each mentor-mentee pair is expected to meet at least five times during the academic year.<\/li><li>In addition to individual meetings, the program organizes special online talks and networking events featuring selected alumni.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-98x55.png 98w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-580x326.png 580w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Second Mentee Training and Certificate Ceremony<br>Date: 11.11.2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Key Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>For Students<\/strong>: Gain insider knowledge of career paths, improve communication and planning skills, and develop professional confidence.<\/li><li><strong>For Alumni<\/strong>: Stay connected with Bilkent, give back to the community, and support the next generation of professionals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-1024x534.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-1024x534.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-768x400.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-106x55.jpeg 106w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-800x417.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069-580x302.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1744958494069.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Meeting of our Alumni Mentors.<br>Date: 17.04.2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Events and Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The program includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Alumni Talks and Career Conversations<\/li><li>Mentorship Orientation Workshops<\/li><li>Online and In-Person Networking Events<\/li><li>Special Spotlights on Mentor-Mentee Success Stories<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-98x55.png 98w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-580x326.png 580w, https:\/\/pols.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Second Mentee Training and Certificate Ceremony<br>Date: 11.11.2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Join the Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for both mentors and mentees are collected during both the fall and spring semesters. Interested alumni and students can apply through the departmental announcements or by contacting the program coordinator directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentee Application Form: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/tFCGSgzhrh2XLJS96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/tFCGSgzhrh2XLJS96<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentor Application Form: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VGJb9yUzggq1GAtz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/VGJb9yUzggq1GAtz5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bilkent POLS Mentorship Network is a structured guidance program that connects current Political Science and Public Administration students with accomplished alumni from diverse sectors. The aim is to foster professional development, share career insights, and strengthen the bond between students and alumni. 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