With the arrival of the final summer months, joyful moments begin in our country. These are the days when young people are admitted to vocational and higher educational institutions — a truly happy occasion not only for the students themselves, but also for their parents, relatives, and loved ones. Such moments mark a decisive and life-defining stage when the young generation takes its first confident steps into a new life, towards new goals and achievements. After their tireless efforts, young men and women who have earned the honorable title of “student” step across the threshold into student life.
Indeed, being a student means not only continuing one’s education, but also a path of self-improvement, discovering new horizons, and becoming a useful and responsible citizen of society. Every young person who gains the title of student is expected to serve not only their family, but also the future of the entire Motherland.
Today, thanks to the tireless efforts of our Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, wide opportunities are opening for the youth embarking on this new life path. Modern educational buildings, electronic learning systems, research laboratories, creative and sports facilities — all these create the conditions for the development of students’ talents and abilities. Yet, making the most of these opportunities depends on the dedication and determination of the youth themselves.
Some dream of becoming teachers to educate the younger generation, others aspire to be doctors helping to restore people’s health, while some set their sights on becoming engineers, builders, or economists to contribute to the country’s progress. The realization of these aspirations is supported by the fact that conditions meeting international standards have been established throughout the nation. On the one hand, this inspires young citizens to reach professional excellence, and on the other, obliges each of them to become a true master of their chosen field. For the bright future of our Independent Homeland, great hopes are placed upon the youth. Their sharp intellect and inexhaustible energy — nurtured by state support, parental care, and teachers’ dedication — represent the priceless wealth of our people.
Annageldi GODOROV,
head of the Center for Information, Consulting, and Volunteering Activities
under the Central Council of the Youth Organization of Turkmenistan
named after Magtymguly.
