Arda Akgül

Hello! This is Arda Akgül’s blog, where I spread my thoughts. As you can realize, this website is a static page and was made by Hugo. This website does not have ads, trackers etc. It is also contributing environment 🌱 by energy saving as it is not a light website and not an obese website.

About

I live at Ankara, Türkiye 🇹🇷 I am sophomore student of Economics at TED University.

I am interested in economics, world politics, cryptography, blockchain, cryptocurrency and technology.

Experience

UDİAD

Uluslararası Diplomatik İlişkiler Akademik Araştırmalar ve Eğitim Derneği

Research Assistant (Aug. 2024 - Current)

I have been writing analysis on security, Middle East, diplomacy and energy matters.

TED University Trade Research Center

Research Assistant (Aug. 2024 - Current)

As a group, we research on ESG and sustainability practices of companies.

Monarch Castle

Founder

Monarch Castle is a new platform on media that has been practising what 21th century needs.

EuroPolitika

Author (Sept. 2023 - Current)

I have been writing analysis and translating articles in EUROPolitika.

RadioTEDU

Editor/Broadcast Coordinator (Sept. 2024 - Current)

• Responsible of radio show hosts and editors, which control the radio show hosts.
• Responsible of podcasts
• Producer of following podcasts and programs: 
News, History, In&Out with Semih Yalman, 
GreenTalks (in collaboration with Economics Research Union), FieldTalks

Radio Show Host (Oct 2023 - Current)

• Previously cohost of Young Voices of Literature, where we talked on both 
Turkish and World literature.
• Host of podcast series named "Fighting Against Addictions", a podcast where 
I host experts in their fields. 
• Cohost to FieldTalks and GreenTalks 

AIESEC in Ankara

Alumni (Dec 2023 - Current)

Outgoing Global Teacher Consideration M. Manager (Sep 2023 - Dec 2023)

As consideration middle manager responsibilities were:
• Getting the first contact with people who want to go to abroad as teacher intern,
• Considering details
• Adjusting project starting date
• Having international meeting with "IR Partners" of AIESEC in Ankara
• Adjusting contract as legality financial matter
• Providing support to exchange partners before the process

Between September-December quarter, 5 exchange partners’ process were ready as they were approved. Approximately 60% of exchange partners of 23.24 were approved in September - December quarter.

Outgoing Global Talent Team Member (Jun 2023 - Sept 2023)

• Supported global talent exchange effort of AIESEC by assisting 
candidates with the application and process
• Utilized CRM tools and Sheets to maintain accurate records and pipeline of operations

Outgoing Global Volunteer Team Member (Mar 2023 - Jun 2023)

• Engaged with individuals interested in global volunteering opportunities, 
providing guidance and support throughout their application process.
• Collaborated with team members to promote cultural exchange

Contacts

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ardakgul
E-mail: arda at ardakgul dot com