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http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/05/27/irish-woman-receives-message-from-armenian-who-received-her-charity-shoebox-16-years-ago/ Irish woman gets message from Armenian who received her charity shoebox 16 years ago17:38, 27 May 2015Siranush Ghazanchyanhttp://www.armradio.am/en/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Letter-claire-620x300.jpg16 years ago, Claire sent a shoe box with a letter and some other items to children in Armenia, and had hoped to get a letter in response. She did eventually get word back from the person who received her donation, but it wasn’t until just this week that she heard from them, according to breakingnews.ie. Arsen Khachatryan, the boy who got the box, managed to track her down and sent her a text message saying that he still remembers getting the clothing and gifts that she sent and that he “always wanted to express my gratitude for that gift-box”. For her part, Claire was completely taken aback, but shared her story with the Galway Advertiser, who posted screengrabs of the messages up on their Facebook. Writing on Facebook, she explains what happened: “When I was 8 years old I wrote this note and put it inside a shoebox filled with crayons, gloves, a toothbrush and loads of other bits and it got sent off to children in disadvantaged countries. “This morning, 16 years later, I got a message from a man in Armenia to say he’s been searching for me for years to thank me for his

SPANISH CITY OF SANTA MARGARIDA RECOGNIZES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 17:09, 26 May 2015 Siranush Ghazanchyan The Spanish city of Santa Margarida has officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, Press Service of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. The decision of the City Council reads, in part: "Considering that some governments, including those of Turkey and Spain, do not acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, Considering that the crimes against humanity have no statute of limitation, Taking into consideration that the Armenian the Armenian people have not received any economic, territorial or humanitarian reimbursement, Taking into consideration that the Armenian Genocide is a precedent for the Holocaust, the genocides in Rwanda and the Balkans, The City Hall decides to support the genocide recognition and reimbursement, to demand from the Spanish Government to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and organize the passage of this decision to international structures." http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/05/26/spanish-city-of-santa-margarida-recognizes-the-armenian-genocide/

Hi Vadik, Those are all very valid questions. I will tell you what I think and you can decide what would be the best course of action. Your knowledge of Russian and English will be a great resource. Be cautious of girls that are excited about your move there will be some (I don't want to say many) that are looking for a husband that will take them away. Make friends, lots of friends and immerse yourself in the life and culture. But I would advise you against jumping into marriage too quickly. The course you have chosen in a great way of finding yourself and establishing yourself in this world. It will be difficult for your parents but they will have to deal with your decision. Don't sacrifice your goals and dreams just to please them. Live your life and take the chances you will not be able to take once you are older and settled down. I completely understand your frustration with US life ... I think most of us in here are in that boat (sadly). $6,000 would go far 10 years back ... nowdays, not so much. If you have a place to live, that should be enough for you to spend a few months looking for a job and live comfortably at the same time. But if you are going to rent, you will run out of money fast. You should NOT convert your money to drams and you should NOT take all your money with you. You should keep your bank account open and withdraw cash at an ATM in Yerevan as you need money. You will pay a fee to your Bank but you can avoid paying a fee to the ATM you use if you choose the right bank. I have always used AreximBank as they don't have a fee for using their ATM. That might not be the case any longer but you can look into it. Wanting your mother to get married and have more children is very noble of you. That indicates that you are not a selfish person. Good for you! Make sure others don't take advantage of that fact. The American College in Yerevan is a great idea ... as long as that's what you want to do. Don't do anything that "seems like a good idea" or others think is a good idea. Do what you WANT and what will make you happy. Once more, good luck! and don't hesitate to post more questions.