english: We were both quite thrilled to have the opportunity to put our diplomas and youthful energy to use for the development of the newly independent nation (not for the regime at the time though).
non_english: Entrambi eravamo assolutamente entusiasti di mettere i nostri titoli di studio e le nostre giovani energie al servizio del Paese indipendente (non del regime, notare la sfumatura!).