Serena Şaul | Resume

Education

Year 11 (Junior) | Anticipated Graduation: June 2027

Follow the national curriculum set by the Turkish Ministry of Education for Anatolian high schools
Relevant Courses: Mathematics, History, Project Design and Implementation, Art Education, English, Turkish Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, and more
Distinctions: Received a High Honor Certificate (Grade 10) and an Honor Certificate (Grade 9) for high GPA

Work on a historical deep dive of the way flight attendants' uniforms have changed over the years, what historical and social changes drive the fashion, how it impacts brand recognition and customer insights and more, and will conduct interviews with Turkish Airlines flight attendants
An academic summary of findings and a pamphlet to spread knowledge of how fashion influences and is influenced by different factors will be ready by July 2026

Act as president of the school club and organize:
- the preparation of posters and a social media awareness campaign to arrange the adoptions of puppies
- collaboration with students exploring architecture to design special dog houses
- collaboration with the school board and cafeteria to plan recycling food into dog food in-house
- donation runs with students to support local dog shelters
Use branding fundamentals to create an identity for the club via new logo design and more

Take course on building and managing effective organizational brands for social-impact ventures covering brand strategy, identity design, and audience engagement
Explore defining brand vision, mission, and core values to learn how to implement and communicate consistent brand experiences

Follow select informational and fashion blogs, and take notes on concepts, terminologies, industry jargon and more to prepare to study in the fashion industry
Read “Fashion and Branding” by Prof. Dr. Ziynet Ondogan and Dr. Ece Nuket Ondogan to explore the links between fashion, identity, culture, history, branding and psychology

Explored the history and global influence of iconic designers such as Chanel, McQueen, and Abloh, examining how culture and creativity shape fashion trends
Prepared collages and a presentation on the iconic fashion trends of the 80's (oversized blazers, padded tops, big framed sunglasses and denim looks) and the 2000's (lingerie, laced and sheer tops, mini skirts and low-rise jeans)

Investigated why vintage and retro fashion are back on trend due to factors such as economic circumstances, sustainability efforts and nostalgia, and the role social media played on the trend
Identified and chose specific styles from the 60's, 80's, 90's and the 2000's to adapt them into an outfit that reflected today's trends, and prepared a presentation

Explored the ways fashion has been a status symbol in history with the wealthy using luxurious fabrics and custom-made clothes, how the advent of the Industrial Revolution and mass production made fashion more accessible, and the ways social media currently shapes trends and how fashion is used as a mode of self-expression
Designed one elegant and one casual outfit that I think might be possible in the 2050's, with my predictions of how sustainability will be emphasized in the future with eco-friendly materials made by technological advancements that reduce waste and make clothes more durable

Participated in the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) International Convention, a global leadership gathering with thousands of attendees from many countries, gaining experience in cross-cultural collaboration, community leadership and large-scale event engagement
Signed up to attend the February 2026 convention later on

Attended a three-week BBYO program and participated in daily activities
Joined a team for Olympic-style events and served as the group photographer, with photos later featured on the camp's official Instagram page

Participated in a two-week leadership and cultural exchange program organized by BBYO, and took part in leadership workshops that emphasized teamwork, communication, and public speaking with peers from all over the world

Give weekly seminars to primary school students about the environment and organize fun activities to help them learn and connect with important topics such as animals and biodiversity, recycling and waste, wildfires, energy and climate

Participate in bake sales, preparing and selling homemade goods such as cupcakes and cookies
Contribute to winter charity fairs by crafting and selling handmade beeswax candles, painted wooden objects, and porcelain items, with all proceeds donated to charity
Led a polio awareness presentation for 4th-grade students, taking part in the research and serving as the main presenter on behalf of the group