Interview by Rada Kaneva Dr. Petia Yanchulova Merica-Jones has lived not just one extraordinary life, but several. A two-time Olympic athlete in beach volleyball (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004), she later pivoted to an entirely different frontier — astrophysics. Today, as...
By Rada Kaneva Eleonora Edreva, or Ele, as her friends call her, is a Fulbright Student Researcher whose project explores the intersection of organic awareness and traditional crafts through natural dyeing. With Bulgarian roots and a deep passion for textiles, Ele set...
By Viktoria Dailova On October 13, 2024, Fulbright | America for Bulgaria ETA Mercedes Janis checked an item off her bucket list by completing the full 26-mile Wizz Air Sofia Marathon. “This was my first, but definitely not last, marathon,” she says....
It is well known that immersing oneself in diverse perspectives fosters understanding, compassion, and the ability to relate to the experiences of others. Theater, with its profound capacity to convey messages to audiences, can significantly enhance a community’s...
By Iliana Dimitrova ETA Andrea Childs reflects on her two years as a Fulbrighter in this interview with Program Officer Iliana Dimitrova. Read on to find out what Andrea loves most about Bulgaria and what she’ll be taking home to Iowa with her! Andrea, this is...
By Tyler Lecours When most of us hear the word “colonialism,” we tend to think of the 15th century CE, not the 5th century BCE. However, US student Tyler Lecours wants to broaden our understanding, thus his work explores how colonial encounters shaped and...
