by Nane Vardanyan They say once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. We believe once in a lifetime studying somewhere you’ve never been before should be a challenging yet rewarding experience as well. This year, several COAFians pursued a semester abroad due to their academic performance at top…

by Nane Vardanyan Armenian dairy products are known for their purity, taste, and short shelf life, which is a sign of having few additives. …

by Nane Vardanyan The neighborhood of Motkor in Armenia’s northern Lori region includes the villages of Marts, Lorut, Atan, Shamut, and Ahnidzor, and is believed to be one of the less-discovered corners of the province. Shamut is one of the modest ancient villages hidden in mysterious forests, mountains, and valleys…

by Nane Vardanyan “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” — Giuseppe Verdi. Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Studying abroad in a country of unparalleled beauty, great passions, and hidden gems like Italy is something extraterrestrial. Ask COAF alumna and scholarship-holder Anush Mkrtchyan about her semester…

by Nane Vardanyan The English language teachers of the Lori region feel the joy of being a student once again. The English language enhancement course organized within the “English-speaking rural schools” program, implemented jointly by the U.S. …

by Nane Vardanyan A 20-year-old girl, who is proud of her curls, chooses vibrant colors in her everyday looks, and “worships” the sun and the sea found herself in the country of floral balconies, sunny beaches, and the masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí. Yes — Spain! The story of Tatev Sepkhanyan…

by Nane Vardanyan Al-fresco yoga, afternoon walks in nature, and cozy wine and cheese evenings under the starry sky are some things you’ll enjoy doing on the small island of peaceful vacations: COAF’s Concept Hotel. Since its opening in 2018, COAF’s first social enterprise, Concept Hotel, has become one of…

by Nane Vardanyan The first championship of an athlete is like the first airplane flight of a traveler. You prepare for it for months, impatiently wait for the day to come, and sense a comfortable relief as soon as you land off. A similar trip recently took six athletes of…

by Nane Vardanyan At the Lori COAF SMART Center, everyone’s special in their own way. If there is one thing our longtime student Nvard Petrosyan is famous for, it’s her digital artworks. Digital Drawing is just one of the programs she has enrolled in, together with English, Performing Arts, Programming…