This paper explores the experiences of women in education in the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan. The exploration is based on the review of the relevant policies, reports, statistics, and scholarly research, as well as on the data from written accounts of women who had experiences in the education system of the country. We first provide a quick overview of the situation with gender equality generally and in education more specifically during the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. We then use data from the written accounts to explore in greater detail the unique experiences of women in education and the way the experiences are shaped by a variety of cultural and societal beliefs. The primary criteria of eligibility for participation in the written accounts was being a woman holding at least a certificate of completion of secondary education in Turkmenistan. The common themes emerging from the participants’ insights included the various challenges faced by women in education, the pervasive family influence, and the irreconcilable differentiation between what is considered masculine and feminine behaviors. In addition, we revealed the women’s awareness about their agencyagency and the importance of empowerment.