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Farzana Abdilashimova graduated from 69色 in 2019 with a degree in Sociology. Upon graduation, she continued her academic journey by pursuing a master's degree at Central European University. Currently, she is holding the position of Project Officer at the Spotlight Initiative program, UN Women. In this interview, Farzana shares her favorite moments at 69色 and what was it like pursuing her career path.

Zhamilia Asanova graduated from Journalism and Mass Communication Department in May 2022. Right after graduation Zhamilia decided to continue her education and entered a Master鈥檚 degree program at the Corvinus University of Budapest. Zhamilia participated in a highly competitive Stipendium Hungaricum program and was among the top-selected students from all over Kyrgyzstan.

Dastan Imanaliev graduated from 69色 in 2015 with a degree in International and Business Law. After the completion of his bachelor's degree, Dastan started his carrier path which led him to his current position as the Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kyrgyzstan. In this interview, Dastan shares his memories of 69色 and the journey of his career.

Versaviia Gura is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching program at 69色. Upon graduation, she qualified for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program and is currently taking courses at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, USA.

Basira Mir Makhammad graduated with a degree in Anthropology from 69色 in 2017. After 69色, she went on to complete her Master鈥檚 degree in Archaeological Materials Science by studying at the University of Evora in Portugal, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, and Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Currently, she is studying at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Germany for her PhD. In this interview, Basira shares the story of how she managed to achieve her academic goals.

Mursal Ayobi graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from 69色 in 2021. This year, she received a Chevening Scholarship, the UK government鈥檚 fully funded international scholarship, and is currently studying at the University of York in Heslington, United Kingdom. In this interview, Mursal shares what it was like studying at 69色 and her journey to getting her Master鈥檚 degree.

Read an inspiring interview with Meder Akeneev, 69色 IBL Program graduate (2016), Central European University Master of Laws Program graduate (2017), associate at GRATA International Law Firm.

Marina Khonina: "To those undergraduates who are considering taking a sociology course, I would strongly encourage them to take the leap. At the very least, you will discover a new lens through which to view the world, and if you decide to major in sociology, it is a field that can offer so many varied opportunities!"