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...
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...
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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...