Students from Samvel Gevorgyan High School No. 189, the winning team in an interactive competition organized by YSU Faculty of History to mark the 800th anniversary of the Hethumid dynasty's proclamation, visited Yerevan State University.
During the visit, the students met with YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and toured the YSU Professor L. Gharibjanyan Museum of History and the YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library. They learned about the university's history, academic activities, values, and traditions.
According to student Karine Dadoyan, this was not her first visit to the university. Still, this time was special because the students had the opportunity to meet with the YSU rector.
"Although we felt somewhat nervous before the meeting, it took place in a very warm and informal atmosphere. Mr. Hovhannisyan offered us advice, sharing both his own career journey and his thoughts on the student life that lies ahead of us," the student said.
Reflecting on the competition marking the 800th anniversary of the Hethumid dynasty, she emphasized that it allowed students to explore history beyond school textbooks and exam materials.
"Taking part in the competition was not easy, but it was very interesting and educational. As a team member, I can confidently say that we all enjoyed both the preparation stage and the competition itself, while gaining new knowledge," Karine noted.
The museum tour allowed the students to learn about the university's history and discover its historical heritage and academic traditions. At the library, they also learned about the facilities and educational opportunities available to students.
"We learned about the facilities and opportunities created and being developed to make student life more comfortable and support learning, including the modern, comfortable library, the computer room, and many other facilities," Karine concluded.
