Corruption is a formula for living
Low salaries, lack of class hours, lack of workplaces and corruption-these are the most current issues at schools and it seems as though they will never be solved.
Today is Teachers' Day and the best time to reflect upon these problems. "A1+" tried to find out what students of the Pedagogical University, that is, future teachers had to say about these issues.
Resident of Proshyan village, 4th year student Ani Mkrtchyan told "A1+" that she hoped to work at the kindergarten in her village after graduation.
She says it is very hard to find a job these days since one has to have a good acquaintance, has to treat that person and if he is truly a good expert, he will get accepted.
Isn't this a violation of the law? In response, Ani said: "Perhaps it is, but that is the formula for living today. Corruption is instilled in Armenians' mindset," Ani said, adding that even though she considers people educating children through bribes, she will do the same and won't try to fight against it because she thinks she is powerless.
Ani says the government is to blame for corruption in schools, even though the main culprits are "individuals".
According to 2nd year biochemistry student Elya Margaryan, the reason for corruption in Armenia was the Soviet Union, the collapse of which still hasn't helped Armenia recover.
Third-year student Lilit Avetisyan tended to differ.
"The authorities are the main ones to blame for this. If they act by the law, the people working for them will do the same as well. To extirpate corruption, we must first create a government that is not corrupt," Lilit said, adding that she will do everything possible to fight against this and other negative phenomena, even if she goes alone.
