Ijevan Branch of Yerevan State University

“FORMULA OF SUCCESS”: INTERVIEW WITH YSUIB GRADUATE ARMINE NERSISYAN

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On May 29, 2019, we had an interview with YSU Ijevan Branch graduate of 2001, director of Ijevan Child Development and Social Inclusion Center, “Bridge of Hope” NGO, Armine Nersisyan.

 – Please tell us your birth date and place.

 – I was born on March 11, 1980 in Yerevan.

 – Tell us about your family.

 – I have lived in a big family. My father is an engineer-builder, mother, librarian.  Married, my husband works in the agricultural sector, he is an engineer-mechanic by profession.  I have 2 kids, boy and girl.  My son is 12 years old and has a musical endowment, I think he will succeed in that field, my daughter is still young, three years old.

 – What was your childhood dream?

 – From the very beginning I dreamed of becoming a teacher, and I think my dream has come true.  I have been working in pedagogy and psychology for 18 years.

 – What education did you receive?

 – I studied at YSU Ijevan Branch of YSU and got a qualification of pedagogue-psychologist.

 – What role did YSUIB education have in your life?

 – The best years of my life are years of studying at YSUIB.  where I have received professional education, I have learned to study independently, which has become a basis and opportunity for working and having a dignified life.

 – What work experience do you have?

 – I have 18 years of work experience.  In 2001-2003 I worked in Ijevan N4 Secondary School as a psychologist and life skills teacher.  From 2003-present, I am the director of Ijevan’s Center for Child Development and Social Inclusion “Bridge of Hope” NGO.

 – What is your favorite book?

 – I can read Tumanyan endlessly, be surprised and proud of his genius.

 – What is the last book you read?

– The last book I read is R.  Palacio’s  “Wonder” novel.

 – What music do you prefer and what is your favorite song?

 – I love classical music, pop, folk.  The song gives me wings to fly and dream.

What is your favorite movie?

 – I love the Frank  Capra’s “This Wonderful Life” movie.

 – Do you have a favorite sport?

 – I love table tennis.

 – What is your favorite place in Armenia and abroad?

 – Oh, I love my home town in Armenia, my Tavush, my Ijevan, and I can not to mention the capital Yerevan.  And the city of my dream abroad is Paris.

 – What qualities do you appreciate in people?

 – Honesty,fairness, diligence.

 – Do you have a favourite quote or slogan you are guiding?

 “Do good, and then throw it into the sea!”  I love this folk saying very much and I often do that way.

 – What will you never do?

 – I will never leave my homeland.

 “What are you afraid of?”

 – Staying alone.

 “Why are you sorry?”

 – I think I still have time to do everything and not to regret it.

 – What helps you make decisions in difficult situations?

 – Not to panic, more balanced judgments.  The difficult situations in life have made me even stronger and motivated to learn.

 – What do you think is the biggest accomplishment of your life?

 – My biggest accomplishment is definitely my children.

 – What is your formula of success?

 – Optimism, faith in the mission for which I live and love for life.

 – What is the most invaluable advice you have received?

 – If you plan correctly, you succeed.

 – What is the main message that you would give to young people (in particular, YSUIB students)?

 – I believe in the power of our bright young people, and I just want them to appreciate every moment of life and never be lazy.

 – Thank you for an interesting interview.

 

 Interviewed by YSUIB Public Relations and Press responsible Hasmik Vanyan.

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