By Sophia Kleinsasser, Rada Kaneva and Filip Lyapov Summer would not be complete without sleep-away camp, which combines learning and personal development with intense new friendships and tons of fun. Fulbright Bulgaria was glad to bring this time-honored tradition to...
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 Dr. Katerina Zlatkova-Doncheva, associate professor in Special Education and head of the Pedagogy Department at the University of Veliko Tarnovo and a Fulbright scholar at Michigan State University in AY 2023-24. She is a passionate advocate and researcher on best...
Interview by Filip Lyapov EducationUSA Advisor Filip Lyapov sat down with Maria Georgieva, our latest addition to a growing cohort of bright Bulgarian high school students who continue their education with degrees at prestigious American universities. In the...
Botyo Dimitrov is a Fulbright graduate student (AY 2022-23) who completed a Master’s in Materials Sciences and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. An impressive Fulbright nominee with work experience under his belt, Botyo found his perfect academic fit...
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...
By Eleonor Spasova Opportunity Funds Program participant Eleonor Spasova shares her remarkable journey to UPenn that includes a clownfish and a whole lot of hard work! Her inspirational story and tips to future university applicants testify to the amazing success of...
Interview by Angela Rodel Ashod Derandonyan’s journey is a testament to resilience and empowerment. Having lost his hearing at two, he navigated a world devoid of inclusive policies for deaf people. His journey from facing educational barriers to being the first...
