Fulbright Commission

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK (November 14-18, 2011)

During the twelfth annual International Education Week in Bulgaria (November 14-18, 2011) a number of useful activities were carried out attracting the attention of students, professors, high-school teachers, educators, professionals and parents. The Executive Director Dr. Julia Stefanova, the educational adviser Snezhana Teneva and other staff members visited 20 high schools hosting ETAs giving presentations and engaging in productive discussions about educational opportunities in the US with over 1100 high school students, including teachers and administrators.

Over 3900 students and professionals visited the Fulbright stand at the JobTiger 2011 National Career Days, the Technical University of Sofia Career Days and the Education Beyond Borders International Education Fair in Sofia.

During and around the IEW, the Fulbright advising centre in Sofia was visited by representatives of three US institutions of higher education: Stanford University, CA; St. John’s University, NY and Wellesley College, MA. They presented their institutions, the undergraduate application process and the opportunities for international students at American liberal arts & sciences colleges at the Fulbright Advising Center, the National Math & Science High School in Sofia, the Sofia High School of Mathematics, and the 1st English Language High School in Sofia.

To sum up, over 5000 individuals and representatives of institutions interested in international education and exchange activities attended 2011 IEW events and learned about study opportunities in the United States.