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Name: Stoyan KurtevAUBG Class of: 1995Major: Double major in Computer Science and Business AdministrationGraduate/Advanced degree: MA in Philosophy, PhD in NeuroscienceHome country: BulgariaCurrent occupation: Scientist (Research Fellow) • Where do we find you at this moment? At Coventry University in the UK, but soon to move on to new opportunities. • What was your first …

STOYAN KURTEV (’95):”The opportunity to get Western style education, especially in the early 90’s, made a world of a difference to me and opened many opportunities.” Read More »

Name: Martin PazardjievAUBG Class of: 2003 (Dec)Major: ECO/ POSGraduate/Advanced degree: M.A. in PsychologyHome country: Bulgaria Current occupation: Project manager • Where do we find you at this moment At home, in Sofia • What was your first destination after AUBG? Describe your career path. I spent 14 months at Capital Weekly newspaper as a macroeconomic …

MARTIN PAZARDJIEV (’04): “Be humble, be patient and don’t worry so much.” Read More »

Name: Malina KroumovaAUBG Class of: 1998Major: POS and SESGraduate/Advanced degree: MA Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe from the University of Bologna and University of SarajevoHome country: BulgariaCurrent occupation: Chairperson of the State Agency Road Safety • Where do we find you at this moment? Having in mind that it is a Thursday, …

MALINA KROUMOVA (’98): ”I recommend AUBG to young people who are looking for higher education that would equip them with strong skills and prepare them for the ‘real world’.” Read More »

Name: Stefan Ralchev AUBG Class of: 2001Major: Political Science – International Relations; Journalism – Mass CommunicationsGraduate/Advanced degree: European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in Southeastern Europe (University of Bologna/University of Sarajevo)Home country: BulgariaCurrent occupation: Chief Expert, National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings • Where do we find you at this …

Stefan Ralchev (’01): “The love for the Balkans is something I acquired at AUBG, not only reflected in my academic and professional interests but also personally.” Read More »

Name: Kalina MinchevaAUBG Class of: 2008 Major: COS, MATGraduate/Advanced degree: MSc Mathematics (CEU, Hungary), PhD Mathematics (Johns Hopkins University, USA)Home country: BulgariaCurrent occupation: Gibbs Assistant Professor, Yale University • Where do we find you at this moment? I have a postdoc position (Gibbs Assistant Professor) at Yale University at the Mathematics Department. • What was …

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Name: Dimitar StoevAUBG Class of: 2001Major: Political Science and International RelationsGraduate/Advanced degree: N/AHome country: BulgariaCurrent occupation: Managing Partner at Learn Valley Ltd. • Where do we find you at this moment? With my wife and three children at our summer cabin deep in the wilderness of Stara Planina. • What was your first destination after …

DIMITAR STOEV (’01): “I know that had it not been for AUBG I would have never had the desire and the skills to walk the career path I’ve had so far.” Read More »