In the realm of diplomacy, international relations, and administrative intricacies, I have charted a path that reflects my unwavering commitment to learning, growing, and contributing. As one of the two student representatives to the Board of Educations of the French School of Ankara and Head of its Student Council, I have been entrusted with the privilege of shaping pivotal decisions pertaining to the institution's functioning, administration, and budget. Distinguished by the presence of an Embassy representative at each assembly, this dynamic blend of minds and perspectives fuels the dialogue and perspectives exchanged.

It was during these deliberations that I was introduced to Mr. SOULIER, the COCAC (Councellor for Cooperation and Cultural Action) from the Embassy. His multifaceted role encompasses the very realms that I am fervently drawn to. A realization dawned upon me that he, the embodiment of my professional aspirations, was destined to guide my internship journey. My genuine interest in cultural diplomacy led me to actively participate in a spectrum of cultural activities orchestrated by esteemed French institutions—the Institut Français, the Alliance Française, and, of course, the French Embassy. Through these events, I crossed paths with an array of influential figures within the French diplomatic echelons, notably Mr. Sébastien De COURTOIS, the Director of the French Institute in Ankara, and Mr. Philippe DUAMELLE, President of UNICEF Turkey. Their insights, shaped by years of diplomatic experience, fueled the embers of my passion for diplomacy and international relations.