A “Tea Time with an Expert” event was held at the Office of International Relations event hall for domestic and international students studying in our university’s Faculty of Civil Engineering. The guest of the event, Prof. Dr. Yaprak Itır Özdemir, shared information about the stages of her career journey and her professional experiences. Providing examples from her fields of study, Özdemir offered students recommendations regarding their technical and professional development. She also shared insights on future expectations and key points to consider when shaping their career paths. The event continued interactively with students’ questions being answered and concluded as planned.