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 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....
By U. Ani Bournazian Before stepping foot in Orran, I was anxious about how this internship would unfold. All I could think about was my language barrier, unsure how I would be able to help impact these children from underprivileged families. As soon as I entered their doors, my fellow interns and I were taken in with open...
My Ararat, My Armenia: AYF-YOARF Internship 2015 By Ungerouhi Arev Dinkjian I’ve been on enough planes in my day to know the procedure—keep carry-on items in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you, stay seated with your buckle fastened, no smoking. After a day of flying, I walked down the aisle of another tiny...
The AYF-YOARF Eastern Region is seeking a qualified and motivated director for its Internship in Armenia program for summer 2015. Applicants should speak fluent Armenian or at least have a strong command of the language. The ideal candidate has spent significant extended time in Yerevan and is comfortable with the local customs and lifestyle in Armenia. This...