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Impressions – Datev
2010
This
was my first year going to Datev and although I was a bit nervous and hesitant I
really enjoyed myself. I met a lot of people from different states and learned
a lot about our Armenian culture and religion. Although I am only 50% Armenian
and don't speak the language except a few words, I was accepted by all. I will
continue to serve as an acolyte on the altar at my church and do my best to
become better and better each week. I am anxious now and looking forward to
returning to Datev next year to learn more.
Amir
Adelinia – 1st Year
Datev
is a great place for Armenian Christians to make friends and learn about our
religion and culture. There are morning and evening services everyday, as well
as classes Monday through Friday, so students will learn a lot. There's also the
Datev Games, a series of fun games everyone participates in. There's also a
Talent Show, where Datevatsis show their talent. Datev is a great experience for
Armenian Christian youth.
Shant
Agopian – 2nd Year
This
year’s Datev Program was great. The classes and Bible studies were really
interesting and I learned a lot. Free time and the talent show were awesome. I
had a great time and I can’t wait to go back next year.
Alysha Phillips –
3rd Year
This was my fourth
year at Datev; each year I came back it got better and better. I meet new
people every time. The classes and general sessions this year were all very
interesting and caused me to think more about myself as a person both physical
and spiritual. The activities this year were also fun. During the retreat
there was a soccer game that many of the participants played in, and on
Wednesday the entire institute went canoeing. The last aspect of Datev was
prayer. We have morning and evening services every day along with Badarak on
Sundays. I like seeing the complete Badarak during Datev because I usually
don't see it as much during the year. Compared to other years I have attended
Datev I think that this year was one of the best. Everyone was friendly to each
other and I learned a lot.
Jason Pjojian –
4th year
My
first year as a post graduate at the Datev Institute was great. Datev is a place
where you can relax, have fun, and most importantly, learn about our Christian
faith. At Datev you meet many new people and experience amazing fellowship. The
week is well organized and structured so that there is not one minute of
dullness. The worship services in the mornings and evenings are beautiful. I am
definitely looking forward to going back next year.
Levon
Zobian –
PostGrad
I knew a lot of
people from previous years and met new friends that were at the Datev Institute
for the first time. I’m really looking forward to next year’s Datev.
Antraniq Gharibian – 3rd
Year
I
learned a lot and I had a great time. I can't wait until next year’s
Datev.
Daniel
Megerian – 1st
Year
Datev
is an indescribable experience every year. We are all sent here to learn many
valuable lessons, develop and rekindle great friendships, and to be with God in
a much more personal, yet communal way. It’s truly a blessing to feel the
refreshment that the week at Datev brings, and to go back to our lives, feeling
rejuvenated and guided by God. It always seems as if the short time we spend
together is never enough, but the experience of being a part of Datev is
something I will be forever grateful for.
Arpi Shetilian
– PostGrad
Datev
is a place where you get to learn about the Armenian Church and history while
being in a fun environment with other Armenian Christians. We also had Armenian
History classes and Bible Studies, and other fun activities, like the picnic and
the Talent Show, so our days weren't filled with just classes. Datev is a great
opportunity to learn about our Church and to make lifelong friends.
Vrej
Agopian – 2nd Year
My
experience at Datev has been beyond brilliant. The activities, the friendships
and the classes that teach so much in just a week, combine to make Datev so
inspiring. Every time I come home from Datev, I feel like a totally different
person.
Nazelie
Doghramadjian – 2nd Year
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