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...
Shant Douzdjian My name is Shant Douzdjian. I am from Portland, Oregon. I currently am an undergraduate student at Carleton College in Minnesota, majoring in chemistry and pursuing the pre-med track. As an intern in the AYF Internship program, I am excited to spend 8 weeks of my life in Armenia this upcoming summer. The Internship...
Kyle Dinkjian My name is Kyle Dinkjian. I am a 22 year old Armenian originally from New Jersey. My father is a musician and my mother is a teacher. I have two sisters, one of whom is a teacher, and the other a student at Providence College. For the past four years, I attended Bentley...
Hagop Simonian My name is Hagop Simonian. I am 23 years old. I was born in Washington, DC and raised in Maryland.  I currently study political science and minor in psychology. I have been very active in my local Armenian community for many years.  For nine years, I attended Hamasdegh Armenian School and created countless memories...