STUDENT LIFE - THE CHERISHED ASPIRATION OF YOUTH

The wise have a saying: “Where your dreams are, there you will be.” And when those dreams come true in your homeland, there can be no greater happiness. Our Independent and Permanently Neutral Motherland, Turkmenistan, is truly a country where the most cherished dreams become reality.

Today, the rapid development of innovative technologies has become an integral part of everyday life. Modern young people are successfully mastering advanced technologies and digital systems. Alongside the progress of all sectors, the continuous development of the digital sphere fills the younger generation with pride and confidence in the future.

Since my school years, I dreamed of obtaining a higher education in a technical field and becoming one of the young professionals who would contribute to the development and prosperity of our Motherland. In the Year of “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,” I successfully passed the entrance examinations to the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University, became a student, and fulfilled my long-cherished dream.

In 2025, on the occasion of the Day of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, I was awarded the honorary title of “Laureate of the Youth Prize of Turkmenistan,” established by the Central Council of the Organization. In the future, I am determined to continue developing my creative abilities, to master the knowledge and sciences taught at the university, to become a highly qualified specialist in my chosen profession, and to serve my Motherland and my people with sincerity, dedication, and loyalty.

May the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, and the esteemed President Arkadagly Hero Serdar, who provide the younger generation with such wonderful opportunities to receive an excellent education, be blessed with good health, long life, and continued success. May all their endeavors, which are of great significance to humanity, always prosper and achieve outstanding success.

Gulshirin Merdanova, a resident of Anau City, Ak Bugday District,

Ahal Province, is a first-year student at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev

International Oil and Gas University