FUTURE HIGHWAY: HOW SERPIN WAY 2.0 CONNECTS REGIONS AND HEARTS

From Petropavlovsk to the very heart of the southern regions and back - across steppes, mountains, and 6,800 kilometers of road. The team of Kozybayev University has completed its unprecedented expedition aboard the branded bus “SERPIN WAY 2.0.”

This large-scale project has become a vivid example of how education can unite regions, bridging the gap between cities and the most remote villages. Since March 31, a team of 24 people - including faculty members, students, public figures, and career center experts - has been engaging in a meaningful dialogue with the future of our country.

The caravan’s route passed through seven regions of Kazakhstan (Karaganda, Zhetysu, Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Turkistan, and Aktobe). The team visited 14 cities, 16 villages, and district centers - reaching places where quality career guidance is especially valuable. In total, around 120 events and meetings were held. The key outcome: more than 13,000 school students received information about their future. Importantly, the main goal was not just to inform, but to provide real support in choosing a life path and career direction for high school students. More than 1,800 parents also took part in the dialogue. Special attention was given to the “Serpin” program, which over the past 10 years has become a powerful social mobility initiative. Kozybayev University has been an active participant since 2014, having graduated more than 1,400 specialists during this time.

For young people from the southern regions, the team’s visit became a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about scholarships, admission requirements, innovative academic programs, and vibrant student life. They discovered that in Petropavlovsk it is possible not only to earn a Kazakhstani diploma, but also to receive a world-class education, including dual-degree programs with the University of Arizona. An equally important fact for prospective students was that the university provides 100% of non-resident students with comfortable dormitory accommodation.

Kozybayev University launched the SERPIN WAY caravan for the second time. Last year demonstrated a strong start: the project attracted more than 130 new students from the southern regions to the university. This year’s scale has taken career guidance to a fundamentally new, systematic level. The journey has become a true bridge of opportunities, connecting the dreams of young people with the prospects of the northern region.