They were impressive people even in relatively normal times, but what they're demonstrating now with their resilience and their ambitions and their desire to learn surpasses anything I've ever seen from students anywhere in the world.
CBS News writes on the continuing operation of the American University of Afghanistan, speaking with several current students spread across the world. While classes continue online, and students are logging on across time zones to continue their education, many face hardship. However, many students, like Pashtana, still see hope in Afghanistan.