As I took my morning commute today through Republic Square, I realized in the span of about 3 minutes what every optimistic 'Hayastantsi' means when they say "the future is bright." Upon entering Republic Square, I passed a trashcan spewing thick black smoke, most likely a result of someone prematurely pitching a cigarette before it was...
One of my reservations about applying to and going on the AYF-YOARF Internship was that I wasn’t sure how relevant the work I’d be doing would be to my major. Economics is abstract enough as it is, and I didn’t know whether applying to the Internship signaled that I am taking the summer off from...
Armenia has a smell. It hit me the moment I stepped off of the airplane, jet lagged and vowing (once again) to never fly through Moscow. It lingers on my skin, long after I’ve showered, making me feel like a physical part of this country. Sometimes Armenia’s smell is fresh; my first successful load of laundry...
I am currently sitting on my balcony with a breathtaking view of Ararat and Masis. Although my view of Masis is blocked by some old apartments, it’s still gorgeous - exactly the way it looks in all the textbooks. The mountain tops are both covered in white powdery snow. It doesn’t even look real -...
This week, our interns began their volunteer service. Â Let's get to know where they're working this summer. Armen Nercesian Internship: Â Repat Armenia (www.repatarmenia.org) Mission: Â To take the concept of active repatriation promotion to the next level. Â With a full time, dedicated staff based in Yerevan and a network of supporters and representatives throughout the Armenian diaspora, our mission...