I knew that the Assembly's program would be a worthy and fulfilling experience. I wish every young Armenian-American could experience a program of this type, in which one has the possibility of doing something for Armenia, while living like a Hayastantsi for a summer. Not many programs provide students that opportunity."
Armen Toumajan, Armenian Assembly DC intern (2000); Armenia intern (2001)
"Not a day goes by that I don't miss Armenia and the warmth of the people. I won't soon forget walking down Yerevan's broad avenues and through the city square and seeing St. Etchmiadzin. I learned a great deal from listening to young and old alike talk about their hopes for the future, concerns about Armenia's difficulties and their determination to build up the country."
Michelle Jamian, Armenian Assembly DC intern (2000); Armenia intern (2001)
"This program provides interns a first-rate way of simultaneously learning a great deal about the history of Armenia and her current challenges, adding an international dimension to one's professional career, meeting new people, having fun, using one's accumulated expertise to make meaningful contributions to Armenia and her citizens, and ultimately enabling one to communicate more effectively with Armenians who have never been to Armenia what this country's problems are, and how they can possibly be overcome."
Ed Gullason, Armenian Assembly DC intern (1985); Armenia intern (2000)
"The Armenian Assembly's Internship Program is an excellent way to share one's knowledge with those who stand to greatly benefit from it while awakening oneself to the boundless beauty of a nation which is concurrently ancient and emerging. The work placements allows interns to experience real social, economic, and professional issues facing Armenians today."
Teni Apelian, Armenian Assembly Armenia intern (2000)
"My internship at the America's Desk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan, Armenia provided me with the ability to witness US-Armenia relations from the Armenian prospective. After having set the foundation for work dealing with US-Armenia relations as in intern in Congressman Frank Pallone's office during the previous summer, I was able to apply the skills while working in Yerevan. The trip allowed me to explore our homeland for the first time, while paving the way for future visits and nation-building efforts."
Raffi Karakashian, Armenian Assembly DC intern (1998); Armenia intern (1999)
