Baris Ünal

Baris Ünal received his degree in media and communication studies from Freie Universität Berlin and is currently working in the General Counselling Service of the Technische Universität (TU) Berlin. Apart from counselling interviews and information seminars, his work involves the coordination and moderation of the ‘Open Day’ (freshmen orientation) at TU Berlin. Since 2007, Baris also works as a freelance coach for different foundations (eg German Business Foundation, Fraunhofer Foundation), specialising in student guidance counselling and career planning – in particular for so-called ‘non-traditional’ or first-generation students. Baris recently received an award for his work with refugees at TU Berlin, as well as a funding grant from the Berlin government.