Armenia and America: A Shared History

International Education

2020 brings a new chapter for the LION Program at Stonehill College. As our four courageous young LION scholars embark--amid the COVID-19 Pandemic--on virtual (or remote) internships with major NGOs in Yerevan, Anna Ohanyan and I sat down for a Zoom discussion and webinar with host Adrian Erlinger, Senior Program... Read more →

Women's Peace Conference, by Nicole Buchanan

Armenia may still be considered a patriarchal society defined by traditional standards and where elders are highly regarded. Despite this, Armenia has a progressive streak. This can be seen in Armenia’s civil society groups, organizations, and various conferences. Democracy today, an NGO, held their 7th International Conference in Yerevan, involving... Read more →

The Work Environment in the United States and Armenia, by Hillary Ferreira

In Armenia, the work environment is much different from what I have experienced in the United States. The workday begins much later than I would have expected. In the United States, the workday starts much earlier, usually between eight and eight thirty. In Armenia, especially at the location I am... Read more →

First Time Interning Abroad, by Hillary Ferreira

Before coming to Armenia, I was nervous, but at the same excited to see someplace I did not have much prior knowledge of. Most of my nervousness stemmed from starting my internship, as this is my first time interning, and, in preparation, I began learning as much as I could... Read more →

First Thoughts, by Leo Field

Interning at the Eurasian Partnership Foundation (EPF) has truly been a fantastic experience so far. This is my first experience being in a workplace outside of a kitchen. EPF is a more “liberal” workplace than I was brought up to expect. The staff, when working hard, always looks like they... Read more →

An American's Observations of Yerevan, by Nicole Buchanan

It could be that working at non-profits or other humanitarian organizations are designed to attract employees that are hardworking and instantly welcoming. This type of atmosphere is most defiantly present in Armenia’s civil society organizations. The two organizations that I have encountered in Armenia have such a pleasant environment. Everyone... Read more →