I started studying at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University (SANGU) in 2021, when I enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Georgian Philology. At that time, due to the pandemic, classes were held online, which admittedly made me anxious — I didn’t know when in-person learning would resume. Fortunately, online learning only lasted for a few months. The first year was quite busy and full of challenges as I adapted to student life.
Since childhood, I liked the idea of studying Georgian Philology, and I was especially happy when I learned I had been accepted into the program. I wanted to explore the field in detail from an academic standpoint — and that’s exactly what happened. A special role in my professional development was played by my lecturer, Ms. Eka Dughashvili, who not only provided valuable knowledge but also involved me in many important projects. For a year now, I have been interning at the National Centre of Manuscripts in the Department of Codicology and Textology under her guidance. This experience has been very inspiring: every day I learn something new and important. Student life is not just about studying subjects — it’s about comprehensive growth, and this is especially evident at SANGU.
The course on "Georgian Literary-Translation Schools" further deepened my love for Georgian literature and helped me understand its importance in the European context. For the second year now, I have been tutoring students in Georgian language and literature.
For two years, I have been a scholarship recipient — this year I was especially delighted to receive the Saint Andrew the First-Called Scholarship. Last year, I held a faculty scholarship, and once again I was convinced that hard work is rewarded at the Georgian University thanks to outstanding professors.
Over four years, I participated in many interesting projects. One of them was "SANGU Ambassadors," where we meet with school students and share information about the university. I particularly enjoy this process — communicating with motivated and sincere students gives me pleasure, as I can share my experiences about student life with them.
On April 19, 2024, at my initiative and organization, the event "SANGU Humorina 2024" was held. The event was a great success and exceeded expectations, featuring humorous performances, parodies of professors, and various fun nominations. This experience once again showed me how much SANGU supports students’ ideas and initiatives; every member of SANGU stood by me.
In my first year, I was a rather reserved and serious girl — often lacking self-confidence. Now, in my fourth year, I realize how much I have changed: I have become more confident, active, ambitious, goal-oriented, cheerful, and friendly — and this is thanks to SANGU.
From the very first year, I felt a warm and special atmosphere at the Georgian University. I was very impressed by the peaceful environment, which I truly enjoyed. I can hardly believe that four years have passed since I started studying here. One thing I can confidently say is that the Georgian University taught me not only academic knowledge but also healthy interpersonal relationships, friendship with peers, and communication with esteemed lecturers and administration. The harmony here is so palpable that I have loved coming to university every day, from the first year to the fourth.
At SANGU, students meet special people who are always ready to help and support them. All of this ultimately creates an environment where you fall in love with your university more and more each day. The Georgian University taught me so much in terms of personal development, and I am sure this knowledge will serve me well in the future. SANGU gave me the opportunity to fully realize my potential, overcome many challenges, and ultimately achieve success. Over the past four years, my student life at the Georgian University has been active and diverse, and these years will remain etched in my memory forever. For me, SANGU is a place where, along with knowledge, I found a circle of friends that feels like one big family.
Nino Janiashvili
Student
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