Armenia - where life began

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Sunday Times.lk , Sri Lanka

Aug 7 2011

 

Education

Armenia - where life began

 

 

What is common between the following famous people: Princess Diana (no

need of introduction), Garry Kasparov (Former world chess champion),

Kim Kardashian (Socialite, model, sex-symbol) Andre Agassi (former

world no.1 tennis player), Ivan Aivazovsky (world famous painter),

Charles Aznavour (Singer, Actor), Arthur Abraham (current IBF middle

weight-world boxing champion), Hasmik Papian (world famous opera

singer)

 

 

The question seems to be difficult. But the answer is simple. The

common thing among the above celebrities is their roots. They are all

Armenians. It is surprising that Armenian connection is so strong and

work wonders. Perhaps Armenia is the only country whose diaspora

population is more than the resident natives of the country. Armenia

has a resident population of 3 million with a world-wide diaspora

population of around 7 million.

 

The beautiful God-blessed country of Armenia is located on the

crossroads of Asia and Europe. The region is called Eurasia. The

country is as modern as Europe and as historic as Asian civilization.

It has the best of both worlds. As a result the people of Armenia are

modern as well as very traditional.

 

Armenian civilization is as old as this world. Armenia is the country

from which life started. The biblical story says that God decided to

flood the Earth after seeing how corrupt it was. He then told Noah to

build an ark and fill it with two of every animal species. After the

flood waters receded, the Bible says, the ark came to rest on a

mountain. Many believe that Mount Ararat, the highest point in the

region, is where the ark and her inhabitants ran aground. The culture

of Armenia encompasses many elements that are based on the geography,

literature, architecture, dance, and music of the people. The culture

is similar to and yet distinct from many of the bordering countries

like Russia, Georgia and Iran as well as Mediterranean nations such as

Greece and Cyprus . Armenian culture has strong influences from both

its Eastern neighbours, as well as an underlying influence from Europe

to the West.

 

Of late Armenia has emerged as a melting pot for east and west where

students from Asian countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Iran,

Lebanon and Syria are studying in large numbers because of their very

competitive tuition fee structure. Students from USA, Russia, Georgia,

France, Greece come because of their Armenian connection and peaceful

environment for studies.

 

Haniya Education based in Dehiwala, Colombo has now made dreams of Sri

Lankan students come true by forging ties with the state university of

Armenia namely Yerevan State Medical University, famously known as

YSMU. The university established in 1920 by the newly formed Soviet

Union is located at the centre of the beautiful capital city Yerevan.

At present there are more than 1300 foreign students studying in

Armenia. The Indian students form a majority of this. Students from

Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have also followed their Indian

brethren. The convenient air connection from Dubai and Moscow,

beautiful city coupled with high level of academics make Armenia one

of the best destinations for medical, nursing and engineering studies.

Apart from studies, students get an opportunity to participate in

summer camps, opera events, dance festivals. The enterprising ones

travel to mainland Europe and USA for earning extra bucks during

summer vacations. During winter vacations, the students rush to

beautiful snow clad peaks to try their hand at skiing. The vibrant

night life and open culture helps students un-wind themselves after a

hard day at university classrooms and practical training sessions at

various hospitals of the universities.

 

After completion of their six year studies in Armenia the students are

armed with their medical degree from one of the best universities for

medical studies in the region. Since, the university is recognized by

World Health Organisation (WHO), among many options are the choice of

taking medical licensing exam of United States government and moving

there.

 

Haniya Education is making all efforts to promote awareness about

Armenia and Armenian universities in Sri Lanka. They take full

responsibility for admission of Sri Lankan students starting from

documentation, visa-processing and air-ticket to Armenia.

 

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110807/Education/ed24.html

[Arpa]

Yes! By all means.

Who will write the closing chapter like- "Armenia, where life also ended"?

As things go, with emigration and "like rats abandoning a sinking ship" there will be no կեանք/life left in Yerevan. Maybe Arabo-perso-furko-asszeri "hayat"?

Edited August 8, 2011 by Arpa