Varna, Bulgaria

Timeline
Gallery - 2025
Gallery - 2024
Gallery 2023
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May 2025
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Participated in the 11th edition of the contest “Europe – Borders and Bridges” organized by Emil Radev, Member of the European Parliament. I won first place with my video essay and received the grand prize – a trip to Brussels to attend an official session of the European Parliament.
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Hosted the graduation ceremony for the 12th-grade students.
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Welcomed VIP guests at the concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of my high school. I also appeared briefly on stage during the event.
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April 2025
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My short documentary “Children During WWII” won first prize at the national historical conference in Kardzhali – considered one of the toughest high-school-level history competitions in Bulgaria. I became a laureate after a 13-hour conference.
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Helped organize the Easter charity market.
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Played a key role in a historical school play about a Thracian king.
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March 2025
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Invited by Ivona Todorova (an alumna of my high school) to the Model European Union (MEU) Conference at AUBG – one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve ever had.
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Participated in an open lesson commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews.
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December 2024
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Co-organized and ran the Christmas charity market as co-president of the Student Council.
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Participated as a caroller again.
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Began work on a short documentary for the national historical conference in Kardzhali.
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November 2024
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Participated in a public speaking tournament, delivering a speech on the existence and importance of God. Received excellent reviews from the judges, but was unfairly disqualified after a rival school falsely accused me of plagiarism.
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October 2024
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Elected co-president of the Student Council and joined the School Board – becoming one of the youngest to do so in my school’s history (11th grade).
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August 2024
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Spent two weeks in Istanbul, mentored by a prominent marine law expert who hosted me in his home. Completed a 12-hour sailing course and received certification.
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Gained invaluable personal and academic experience during this time abroad.
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July 2024
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Elected core organizer of the 2025 National Selection Conference of EYP Bulgaria, to be held in Varna.
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June 2024
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Organized the annual “Day of Self-Governance” at my high school, serving on the jury team – the only 10th grader in this position.
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Once again named Junior Ambassador of the EU.
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Awarded by the principal for extraordinary sports achievements (because of chess).
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Participated in the “Open Doors” Day, introducing future students to our school and its programs.
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May 2024
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Helped organize and directly participated in the welcoming of the Ambassador of the Netherlands. Delivered a speech on the rule of law in Europe, receiving high praise.
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Represented my school at the “Panorama of High Schools”, answering questions from prospective students and their parents.
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Volunteered as a guide at the Varna Regional Historical Museum.
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March–April 2024
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Participated in the national selection conference of EYP Bulgaria in Plovdiv despite being sick. Built strong friendships during the event.
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Reenacted the Bulgarian ‘Lazarki’ tradition, performing in several museums.
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Hosted my high school’s ‘Concert of Talents’.
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February 2024
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Selected to represent Bulgaria at the European Parliament in Strasbourg – a tremendous honor.
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January 2024
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Organized and participated in a regional conference of EU Ambassador Schools. Engaged in debates, quizzes, and team projects with prominent guests such as Emil Radev, Teodor Stoychev, and Prof. Ingrid Shikova.
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Placed first in Varna in the municipal round of the English Olympiad (91.5/100).
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Played first board in the school’s chess team, winning municipal, regional, and zonal rounds. Finished 4th at the national level.
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December 2023
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Selected for the regional EYP conference in Sofia. Although I couldn’t attend the next round in Belgium, the experience was enriching.
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Helped organize a charity concert by Bilyana Stoeva through the Student Council.
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Awarded ‘Most Active Member’ of the ‘Traveller’ Club after visiting numerous historical sites throughout the year.
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Helped organize and took part in the Christmas charity market, also performing as a caroller in the Mayor’s office.
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October 2023
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Helped organize the national historical conference ‘Buditel’, even though I wasn’t a participant.
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September 2023
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Joined the School Council, elected Head of the 10th-grade students.
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July 2023
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Attended the eco-academy in Tryavna under the ‘Green Pastures’ project, supported by the municipality and school board.
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Participated in multiple chess tournaments.
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June 2023
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Helped organize a major conference marking the 150th anniversary of Vasil Levski’s death – attended by nine schools, the Vice President of Bulgaria, and the town mayor.
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Received a certificate as a ‘Junior Ambassador’ of the European Union.
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Helped design an eco-classroom at my school.
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February 2023
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Participated in my first-ever chess tournament.
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December 2022
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Participated as a caroller, visiting several museums.
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October 2022
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Joined the History Club of First Language School – my first extracurricular club experience.
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