Nurken Zhaken – Vice-principal for educational affairs, Comprehension School #80, Aktobe, Kazakhstan 

The C5+ ONE program is an experience I will treasure for a lifetime. My month in Almaty was more than studying — it was a journey filled with knowledge, culture, and the kind of friendships that feel like family. Meeting people from across Central Asia was the most precious part: we shared dreams, laughed together, and built a unity that went far beyond the program itself.

What made it even more special were the cultural differences we discovered. From greetings and traditions to food and celebrations, each detail showed me how beautifully diverse our region is. These moments taught me that diversity is not a barrier but a gift, and by embracing it, we grow stronger together. C5+ ONE gave me confidence, inspiration, and a true sense of belonging to something greater.