1. BORA MERT VOLKAN
Istanbul, Turkey
Phone: +905535240400 email: volbor.20@robcol.k12.tr
EDUCATION
Robert College Istanbul, Turkey Sep 2015-Present
Curriculum : Turkish National Curriculum
Expected Graduation Date : July, 2020
Standardized Test Scores :
SAT 1460 (RW 660, M 800),
SAT Sub Math 2: 800
SAT Sub Physics: 800
IELTS 7.5 (Writing 6, Listening 8.5, Speaking 7.0, Reading
7.5)
AP Calculus AB: 5
AP Physics 1: 5
AP Physics 2: 5
AP Chemistry: 5
Summer School at King’s College July 2017
● Program: Engineering, Business and Economy
● Achiewed introductory knowledge about economy and engineering.
McMaster University Summer School July 2018
● Program: Mechanical, Civil and Material Engineering
● Visited civil engineering and mechanical-engineering labs, and also advanced R&D labs
where numerous engineers were working together to develop and manufacture new products.
COMMUNITYSERVICES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Kesan REKANEP (Community Involvement Project) August 2018
(Contributing Member) (50 hrs./ 1w)
● Participated in community Involvement Project in Kesan. Project’s aim is to help secondary
school students in Kesan to develop artistic, sportive and problem-solving skills by dividing
them into different subgroups. Contributed in “nonviolent communication” subgroup.
2. Ipsala REKANEP (Community Involvement Project)
June 2017
(Contributing Member) (50 hrs./ 1w)
● I have participated in community Involvement Project in Ipsala. Project’s aim is to help
elementary school students in Ipsala to develop artistic, sportive and problem-solving skills
by dividing them into different subgroups. Contributed in fine arts subgroup.
Mahir Guven Art Studio March 2017- Sep 2019
(Course Attendee) (15 hrs./w, 30 wks/yr.)
● I started learning basic drawing and painting techniques. With other prospective fine arts and
industrial design students I have worked on some terms like scaling, value, texture etc.
Ru Art Studio September 2019-Present
(Course Attendee) (10 hrs./w)
● I have started to learn more advanced drawing and painting techniques. I Did some cut-up
projects, 3D models and architectural drawings.
Windsurfing June 2013-Present
(Club Member and Athlete) (10 hrs./w, 30 wks/yr.)
● Have windsurfed for 6 years in different spots in Turkey (Yenifoca, Alacatı, Istanbul)
● Competed in 24 races in three different classes: RS:one, RS:X, slalom windsurfing.
● Won silver medal for 4 times in RS:one Turkey Championships.
Destination Imagination Club at RC Sep 2016-Feb 2019
(Club Member) (4 hrs./w, 35 wks/yr.)
● Competed in National Championships for three years: two years in Engineering and one year
in fine arts.
● Won the national championships in 2018
● Competed in Globals 2018 in Tennesee.
Makers Club at RC Sep 2015-June 2016
(Club Member) (2 hrs./w, 30 wks/yr.)
● Used audio and Solidworks.
3. ● Learned how to use 3D printer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Yildiz Technical University Mechatronic Engineering Department June 2019
(Intern) (20 hrs./w, 2 wks/yr)
● Did an internship at Yıldız Technical University Mechatronic department.
● Designed a robotic arm by SolidWorks, 3D printed it and use Arduino to program & control
the arm
Volard Architecture 2018-2019
(Work experience)
● I have worked in Volard Architecture. I learned AutoCAD, project management and
participated in office meetings. I experienced design and production.
AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
● 4 times Vice-champion of Turkey in RS:One windsurfing class 2016-2017
● Honour Student at Robert College: 2015-2019
● 1st place in Destination imagination National Tournament 2018
● Certificate ofParticipation to Destination Imagination GLobals 2018
● Certificate ofParticipation to Kings College Summer School July 2017
● Certificate ofParticipation to McMaster University summer School July 2018
SKILLS & HOBBIES
● Languages : Turkish (native), English (fluent)
● Interests : Mathematics, Physics, Arts,Chemistry, Music
● Hobbies : Snowboarding, drawing, triathlon, callisthenics.
