14.10.2026 15:54
Former national football player and coach Feyyaz Uçar (62) enrolled in the 60+ Rejuvenation University within Dokuz Eylül University. Uçar, one of 57 students who enrolled in the program this year, said that his university years passed quickly because of football and that he missed school. Those who successfully complete the four-year program will receive a diploma.
Former national footballer and coach Feyyaz Uçar enrolled in the "60+ Rejuvenation University" within Dokuz Eylül University (DEÜ).
According to a statement from DEÜ, classes continue in the program launched to support the participation of people aged 60 and over in lifelong learning processes.
Former national footballer and coach Feyyaz Uçar (62) was among the 57 students who enrolled this year in the program carried out in cooperation with the General Directorate of Services for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly of the Ministry of Family and Social Services and DEÜ.
THERE IS NO AGE FOR LEARNING
Uçar, whose views were included in the statement, said that returning to university desks did him good.
Stating that the learning process was enjoyable, Uçar said, "We went a little back into the past. It has been a long time since I left school, but I have really missed it. Learning something is truly very enjoyable; in the coming weeks, I will surely learn much different and much more useful things. In my opinion, there is no age for learning, and being in this environment has also done me a lot of good."
Uçar, who stated that he learned about the 60+ Rejuvenation University through social media, noted that his university years passed quickly due to his football career.
THE TASTE OF UNIVERSITY LIFE REMAINED WITH HIM
Expressing that he missed university life, Uçar said:
"My university life passed very quickly because I was also playing football at the same time. I can say that the taste of university life remained on my palate. Always rushing there, rushing here, going to class, rushing to training, matches, and so on. That is why being in such a university environment is a joy for me. Of course, this environment is very different, but at least I feel good again under a university roof."
IT WILL LAST FOUR YEARS, WITH A DIPLOMA AT THE END
At DEÜ 60+ Rejuvenation University, planned for four years, courses and activities are organized in various fields such as health, technology, law, history, philosophy, foreign language, art, culture, physical activity, and social sciences.
Participants who successfully complete their education will graduate by receiving their diplomas.