Rasul V.

I learned something from @inkzyio in Agora. Socrates died insisting that real knowledge only lives in dialogue. He hated writing. Then Plato, his own student, went and built an Academy to write it all down. To me, that's the original sin of Western philosophy. Taking something that was meant to be a street fight and locking it inside an institution. The moment Plato made philosophy a "subject," people started worshipping texts instead of actually chasing truth. The modern university is just Plato's Academy on steroids. People who you can call "philosophers" writing papers nobody reads, arguing about each other's citations while the world burns. That's part of why Agora means what it does to me. Mentors make you practice. They sit you across from someone who disagrees and ask you to defend what you actually think. I saw it in class, at Agora Talks, on the Walk&Talks. With Husan, I worked out why I actually want to study economics and how it fits into my own story. Which was really helpful. Agora isn't the only reason for anything if I've done well, and honestly, it was never about success anyway. I suspect I got better at understanding how I think and present myself outwardly, while quietly building a genuine community of people who truly care on the inside. So I'm convinced that Agora is building the sharpest pens in the region on the outside but is the best intellectual community on the inside So next time Husan asks for your Obsidian notes on Mark Twain, tell him you're Socrates. You don't write. haha Oh, and @agora_writing has Dr. Aleksandr Kapitonov tomorrow, don't miss him. He is sort of a cool prof I met in @walkndtalk. See you out in one of the Walk & Talks!

what are the chances? two years apart. same score, every single section. sounds concerning? couldn't prepare at all tho — registered at the last minute by the request of the dear Stirling Foundation, since they couldn't accept the expired one. short notice, no revision = same outcome after 3 days. make it make sense oh and I took it for $0. perks of the scholarship: you can just... email the foundation and ask them to pay for things, study expenses. highly recommend looking into similar grants, foundations and fellowships. they're out there and most don't apply let alone research 💣 so your take, I'd expect, is applying to as many scholarships possible. I might have got into this and guq, but I've got rejected from countless other US colleges, uwc, and ivys over my senior and gap year. because the second best advice Yakhyo can give is "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

The Resource Pack links I promised during the seminar: - College List - How admissions officer works - EC description samples - Rec Letter guide - Opportunities, programs (shout out to Vesnyana)

Biggest College Admissions Marathon in Central Asia! Tune in everyone, exhaust your questions, make the most of every guest speaker and opportunity. We have students from Ivys and world's most prominent institutions & ex-admissions officers who might have looked into your application if you applied. No participation requirements or fees. the bot will drop you the link: @ivybek_marathonbot expect @rasulvibes there

imagine hiking directly with the clouds that are also pouring rain buckets on your head. and I be giving a face of what-in-the-world-am-I-even-doing-here on the peak. the wise would say: "this was awesome, not doing it again tho." still I am down for another "trip + disaster = adventure."

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How is conflict affecting your educational plans ?

overall, I'll see. I have another college in reserve in Us Guq has plans too: studying online like the current students right now or getting a transfer into the main campus in dc, as the last resort.

Please do 1on1 consulting for the class of 2031

I'll try my best to help anyway I can. cause I used to do admissions counseling back in the days for students at @satashkent. we'll see

You are an admirable person

I honestly wish to be one

What does the dp organizer stand for

diddy party

you are tuff

let's go hiking "in the rain, plus while it's windy". let's see who's more tuff

Qachon лыжа 🎿 учамиз

haven't tried. but definitely should

lets go skiing shymbulak trip

I'm new to hiking, so I'd like to explore it more. skiing is a must too tho. def should give it a try until I'm 20 Husan the and the couple other boys are planning to summit ala kula, kyrgyzstan, this summer for a week. tent nights on the peak and maybe horse trakking. it's gonna be like 500 tho. it's worthwhile. if I can't go, at least we should cover some landmarks in uzb.

what games do you play

codm, top 1% globally >0.9% actually 💅

Is the feeling mutual? Is there no chance, is it? Thanks for not ignoring!

thats what she said

Target zormi

buladi. they have AP classes from this year. lekin man ketdim ku ótdan oxirgi chorakka yetmasdan. this is my highschool btw: https://nru-school.uz/ strict but a decent school. if not tis, ps or al kharezmiy

are you commiting

most likely yeap. we'll see how it goes until summer

how did yuo spend your GAP year

improved a lot on my profile. studied a legit admissions course and joined Husan's @agora_writing

what is your family contribution in GUQ or is it RIDE

we didn't get the fin aid package notice just yet.

did you monteize ausens

yep it's monetized. but I know nothing about cs.

CS oynaysanmi

I wish. but no. don't wanna gamble my savings just yet

do you respect TOPG 😎

respect him for being real. but he's soo money hungry which makes him look performative

you gotta snowboard man, i can tell that you will enjoy so badly, from your facei can tell you

alright amirsay is still working? I'm convinced. should attempt once at least, even if it doesn't work out.

sizdan bitta life advice

believe in the only Lord and pray to him for what you need. I didn't do much to deserve anything I have achieved to this point and on. god knows the nights I had, while I should've been doing good instead. but it's was said "ask and you shall receive." and I did: used up my last resort to go full taraweeh

did you get rejected from all the US schools this cycle?

got admitted to one under the Stirling Foundation personals are missed @rasulvibes

thank you all for warm congrats and kind regards! been dming with many recently. I'll do my best to reply all and chat individually. and I should note I'm not an admissions or a political expert. although guq is into politics) with all love and respect to everyone, Rasul

in case you have anything to say but can't reach out directly:

http://t.me/anonaskbot?start=eprs2

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remember the legendary squad? @ElbekRahimjon Kyoto uni ⛩ @nuraziz_ungboyev Uchicago🇺🇸 @khojiakbar_adkhamov NYUsh 💜 and @RasulVibes ended up in...

It is always so great to have a deep conversation with people that you didn’t see for a while. You see how much each of you have grown in ways that both are expected and unexpected, and seeing that difference is one of-a-kind one can experience in life. I felt close to this feeling as I was having a conversation with my men from SATashkent and Share project! The legends themselves👇 @RasulVibes @ElbekRahimjon @nuraziz_ungboyev @khojiakbar_adkhamov

I say it's also time I connect with my audience. So say hi to me at @favorutie or http://t.me/anonaskbot?start=eprs2

Some of the Discord Servers I am a member of: Ranked' 1. https://discord.gg/english 2. https://discord.gg/edgy 3. https://discord.gg/politics 4. https://discord.gg/enru 5. https://discord.gg/centralasians

Because I'm inactive on Discord, I don't engage in general discussions, as much as like I do on Telegram. Still at least 3-4 times a month, I find myself in one of five servers above, at 3 am, in a voice chat, hanging out, making some distant new friends. If you don't have the app yet, you don't have to force it -- you'll know when the time is right to open a discord account. For instance, I downloaded it to improve my English talking to natives back then in 2023. And it's never late.

📣 Survey: Students’ Opinions on the 100-Point Grading System ✨ This survey is for students currently studying in schools where the new 100-point grading system is being used. Your opinion is very important — it will help us understand how the reform is working in real classrooms. ✅ The survey is anonymous ✅ It takes less than 3 minutes ✅ Your voice can shape the future of education in Uzbekistan 👉 Click here to take the survey: Link

⭐Anyone from the channel is welcome as my friend (or more than a friend) to both of the events coming up this week; we'll be organizing them! 1. Guest Lecture with Arkady Dvorkovich Former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and now President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). With YESU

📅 September 5 (today) | 🕐 11:00 – 12:00 | 📍 NUU Conference Hall Register: https://forms.gle/7ZQ84VWGsymfctNL9

2. Project “WHY?”: History Competition The first event will focus on the Aral Sea Crisis. There'll be quiz and debate sessions between teams. With WHY?

📅 September 7 | 🕐 15:00 | 📍 SATashkent Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCJMslfam47cjkcs1Csws_FuAnqxijn-wEk-LKfI39QMbMTg/viewform?usp=sharing

A friendly invite, and I’d love to see you at either of them.

🏛️ NATIONAL ECONOMICS WHITE PAPER FORUM Organized by: YESU — Young Economists Society of Uzbekistan 📍 New Uzbekistan University 🗓 August 23 (SAT) | 9:00-18:00 👔 Business casual attire Apply If you're interested in Econ, Finance, Law.

🚀BENEFITS: 🎸 INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION Top proposals will be submitted to: • Center for Economic Research and Reforms • Government ministries • Leading economic institutions • Top members will be vetted for research & policy roles. 💼 CAREER ADVANCEMENT VALUE For Your CV/Applications: • University Admissions: Shows policy research experience to Top Uni-s like IVY League • Master's Programs: Shows analytical thinking and real-world problem-solving • Internship & Job Applications: Demonstrates mature intellect 👤PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES • Research Positions: Direct pathways to institutional partnerships • Government Connections: • Access to Uzbekistan's policy-making community • Portfolio Development: Professional documentation for career advancement • Network Access: Long-term relationships with economic leaders

🔗https://forms.gle/5BczJEwfg3eVPXDeA (Early registrants receive selection preference) note: high schoolers are also welcome to apply alongside university students and officials. ps. we will be organizing the summit!

Some more iconic shoots

First time travelling around the camp; even though we trespassed / didn't follow the camp rules, it was worth it. We discovered bitter sweet berry bushes, took pics with the legendary "Yoshlar Oromgohi" sign, more importantly tho, adventured to the fullest. Not recommended to violate safety regulations, but do try breaking out of your comfort — don't suppress your courage.

We're at Hackunicorn btw 🦄 @AusensBot