Testimonial by Christopher Varhola

Student, United States Military Academy at West Point

16 weeks 2025 Persian Language Semester Program

Having completed a full term my only regret is that I could not stay longer. The Aspirantum Program teaches language with masterful approach and passionate resolve, and beyond an immersive academic environment Aspirantum fosters a real sense of community here for us in Armenia. The instructors are professionals and valuable resources in language, culture, and history. Lessons in the course cover a wide range of topics that are hand crafted to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of students. Consequently, I leave the program with not only a better grasp of grammar and vocabulary, but also a rapidly growing interest in regional history, literature, and media. One aspect of the course I find particularly effective is daily reading and watching; Aspirantum patiently and painstaking takes the time and effort to work with students’ comprehension line-by-line, whether in text or video. I also found that the weekend excursions across Armenia stimulated my interests and ensured I would show up to class on Monday invigorated and motivated. I genuinely benefitted from this course and was made more successful by the efforts of Mrs. Ani and Dr. Voskanian. Mentorship from true experts is both a humbling and eye-opening experience, and for that reason I will always look back fondly and thankfully on my time in Armenia with Aspirantum.

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Our Persian language courses are open to anyone with upper elementary or intermediate knowledge of the Persian language. The lectures are organized with the academic interests of our participants in mind. Students as well as researchers working in Iranian Studies and relevant fields will benefit the most from our courses.

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Faith Guger

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Daniel Tahbaz

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