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What started out as a hobby for childhood friends in Mongolia eventually became a media production company called BeOne, designed to bless the lives of Mongolian Church members. Members of the company consist of BYU–Hawaii students and alumni.
As a former biology teacher in Mongolia, Otgontuya Lily Tumursukh said while growing plants at the Sustainability Center’s garden she has come to value hard work, getting dirty and the joy of eating food she grew herself.
Buyanzaya Altansukh’s father, Altansukh Jamsranjav, said his daughter has a nervous system disorder that makes it difficult to walk due to weakened joints. The disorder developed from a case of severe laryngitis she had when she was 2, resulting in a 10-day coma. She said she had great difficulty walking on her own but had a great desire to attend Institute. When she prayed, she said she “felt like someone was holding my arms to help me to go to the church.” She attended Institute every week for four years, which she said strengthened her spiritually and physically.
Munkhzul Galbadrakh, who goes by Muugii, has worked at BYU–Hawaii’s Sustainability Center as a chicken team lead for two years.
Mongolian students who were part of the SION choir band that reached the semifinal of “Mongolia’s Got Talent” said the experience helped them grow as individuals. Members of the choir said their time on the show provided a way to share the gospel through their music.
Narantsatsral Ganzorigt, a sophomore from Mongolia, said dancing at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Huki show helped her learn about Polynesian cultures while helping her overcome her fear of dancing on water and screaming loud, “Cheehoos.” Her friends said she is a persistent, talented and soft-spoken person with a big heart.
Janlavtsogzol Battulga said her and her husband’s determination to take responsibility for their lives motivated them to fulfill their obligations as parents, students, employees and club presidents. She expressed gratitude for her BYU–Hawaii education and everyone who helped them along the way.
Ganchimeg Gantulga, a sophomore from Mongolia majoring in hospitality and tourism management, said when she quit school in Mongolia in 2016 to go on a mission, her family was sad. “My parents feared that all of us were going to end up without higher education. I promised myself that I would go [back] to college and earn the highest degree I can.”
Having traveled around Mongolia and the United States, Lkhagvajargal Dalaichuluun said her experiences have helped her overcome challenges. Her passion for traveling, she said, has led her to make new friends, explore new places, and create new memories. According to Dalaichuluun, you don’t have to be wealthy or wait for the perfect timing to travel, all you need to do is set goals, pick a date and just do it.
Shenley Puterbaugh, a 2010 BYU–Hawaii alumna and an avid family history researcher, shares her passion for family history work through her book, website and speeches at various conferences and webinars. Her husband and a friend said she lives what she preaches.
Otgon Badrakh said during her time at BYU–Hawaii, she became an articulate communicator, overcame her pessimistic attitude and conquered her fear of the ocean.
Azzaya Ngeskebei, a Spring 2018 BYU–Hawaii alumna, advised current students to have a vision of their future careers and to utilize BYUH’s resources to reach their goals.
Rebekah Kay Strain said her love for hiking helps her to discover herself and connect with nature. Strain said she hikes every week for her mental health and tries to instill her love for nature in her children. She also shared some of her favorite hikes and gives some tips for beginners.
Gankhuyag Tsogoo said his experiences at BYU–Hawaii helped him overcome self-doubt and prepared him to become a spiritual leader. Tsogoo’s former stake president said he has inspired the youth in Mongolia through his exemplary self-conduct and work ethic.
The RootsTech Connect 2021 conference held over 1,500 sessions covering different categories and cultures; and a BYUH alumna speaker at the event said family history can help people find meaning in life and improved well-being.