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Kristi Rendahl
Kristi Rendahl is associate professor and director of the nonprofit leadership program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to starting with MSU in 2017, she worked for over 20 years with nongovernmental organizations on several continents, including living in Armenia from 1997-2002. She speaks Armenian and Spanish.
Latest posts by Kristi Rendahl (see all)
- Using Armenian Professionally - June 8, 2022
- My Dad - April 12, 2022
- New Year’s Resolution: Humility - December 31, 2015
I love every word that I’ve read from you so far, Kristi jan. Keep it up!
Hello (again) Kristi:
In agreement with Ani. You are an inspiration to all of us, Kristi.
The troubles and tribulations of one brave woman in an Ancient Land of mystery and challenges and yet you have come away totally accepting and embracing the people and the country. Many would have given up, Kristi.
While my ancestors (grandparents on both sides) escaped from Kayseri, paternal side early 1900’s and meternal side around 1917 ?, my grandpa, leaving behind an only son but lost his wife…and therefore I do read & speak (at one wrote too) Western Armenian I would probably be just as frustrated in Armenia, facing language-&-understanding issues. Many times locals (any country or district) lack the patience with foreigners even using a common language. How much more difficult when foreign languages are involved?
So, once again, thank you for sharing your experiences. I am sure you have many more stories to tell. We look forward to your writings.
Have A Great Day!
G (somewhere West of ND)
This was one of the greatest stories ever… Kristi jan.. you just fill my heart with joy when you speak with such gracious memories of Armenia… I get teary reading your experience and your beautiful words..
Thank you so much for taking Armenia as part of your life.. you are much appreciated…
Menq qez shat shat sirum enq..:)
Gayane
Nothing to add… Just feel that I have to write something… and that is Thank You for this heart-warming story… And I loved your observation: “So we ate–the Armenian default for any situation.”. I will be quoting that!
That is truly authentic experience!!! You made me realize what I had missed out on my visit there this summer by having SUV with the driver all the time)))
Thanks, everyone. You can imagine that it’s easy to write about such a wonderful experience!