I might even go back!

The people from the Armenian Volunteer Corps were nice from the very beginning, literally greeting me upon arrival at the airport and then giving me and other volunteers a thorough and honest orientation once I was in their office the next day. Nevertheless, I did not like Armenia so much at first. "Culture shock" (mixed with "jet lag") is probably the best explanation, because it turned out I just had to give Armenia and its people more time to grow on me. At this point, I am considering a return. I cannot guarantee that I will have enough time to serve with AVC again if I return to Armenia, since AVC asks for a month-long commitment from its volunteers, but I can definitely give that organization a strong recommendation for anyone who does have a month to spare and any interest at all in seeing Armenia. The hospitality of the Armenian people is wonderful, and it was probably the main reason for the change in my attitude over the course of my stay. They are happy to have foreign visitors in their country, especially if the visitors are clearly there to help Armenia, and they will proudly show off what their country has produced in its very long history. There is much to explore in Armenia, and the Armenian Volunteer Corps and most Armenian people will be happy to help you in your exploration. You could learn something about yourself along the way, too.