Sep 23, 2007

AUCA

I just heard from Rowshen, who got a scholarship to study in Bishkek. Not at the American University yet, but he'll have one year of high school level study and then a year guaranteed at the AUCA.

Balkanabat is represented well this year. Eziz, one of our Turkmen-Turkish school kids (private school that Akbar went to) is there on scholarship as well as Lida. Lida and Eziz were both on one-year scholarships last year and won three more years free based on their performance. All three of them are Balkanabat's pride and joy.

I can't begin to describe how much I support the American University there. Students dream of getting an education abroad but the financial/logistical realities of studying in America or Britain are unsurmountable for most. And the fact that I know these three kids and they all deserve something more than their surroundings. The university is something sustainable. If you're looking for something to donate to, there's your fix.

Rowshen:
there are many things to do here, however i don't have any free time to
do anything because we are given tons of homework everyday both at
college and AUCA. we stay up late and get up so early. we leave house at
7 am for college. classes start at 7:30. it is really something new for
our team.we are all doing our best!

1 comment:

balkanawood said...

hey!!!
when my friend told that he read about me on some web-blog, i couldn't even imagine that it would be you!

so glad to read something about myself on your blog.

Rowshen