AYF Internship: Engaging Students at TUMO in Yerevan By U. Daron Bedian Working at Tumo has provided me with a totally different view of Armenia. The building itself is large, modern, and technologically well equipped, even by American standards. But while the building and its furnishings are impressive, what truly makes Tumo unique is the mindset of...
AYF Internship: Learning Teamwork at COAF By U. Arev Dinkjian In the United States, “works well with others” is a description you wear with pride. It’s a skill that not everyone has. It’s rare, even. But in the village of Lenagog, I found something special. Everyone works well with others—it’s how they were raised. I very clearly remember...
AYF-YOARF Camp Haiastan is in the middle of another great season! Take a look at some photos below to relive your days as a camper/staffer or experience it for the first time. If you're interested in attending Camp as a camper (ages 8-16) or want to work at Camp next summer (ages 17+), please email...
AYF Internship: Learning in Yerevan's Hospitals By U. Sevan Markosian Working and living in Armenia this summer has been the most unforgettable experience. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time. I was able to spend a few days at Yerevan State University Hospital in the plastic surgery department and tour Nairi Hospital....
Reflections on the Centennial Commemorations in Istanbul By U. Garo Sarajian My roommate and I always joke about what things are like in some “parallel universe,” where bizarre things are the reality. For example, in one parallel universe, he is the world’s greatest surfer and I’m in the National Basketball Association. The week of April 24th in Istanbul...