1. If you want to explore, excel and make an impact, take the journey now! AUBG is the best choice for your Erasmus+ exchange! Erasmus+ exchange in AUBG

2. Enjoy the virtual tour of the modern AUBG campus www.aubg.edu/campus-virtual-tour

3. Why choose AUBG for your Erasmus+ exchange O A private American style university teaching all courses in English O Accredited in the USA and Bulgaria O Liberal arts curriculum based on choice and practical knowledge O An excellent international faculty O A highly talented student body that makes a difference O Diverse experience to develop knowledge, skills, and values O The most modern University complex in Bulgaria O A “ High Tech “ Campus O Largest English-language university library in Southeastern Europe O Attractive location in the beautiful town of Blagoevgrad

4. Career Development AUBG offers the following majors: O Business Administration O Computer Science O Economics O European Politics O European Studies O History and Civilization O Information Systems O Journalism and Mass Communication O Mathematics O Political Sciences and International Relations For further information, please check: www.aubg.edu/academic-catalogwww.aubg.edu/academic-catalog

5. Information for incoming Erasmus students AUBG has implemented the ECTS system: 1 AUBG credit = 2 ECTS credits O Erasmus coordinator: Lydia Krise, Dean of Students e-mail: Lydia@aubg.eduLydia@aubg.edu O Contact Person Mariya Handzhiyska e-mail: mhandzhiyska@aubg.edu ; erasmus@aubg.edumhandzhiyska@aubg.eduerasmus@aubg.edu O ECTS coordinator: Evelina Terzieva e-mail: Eva@aubg.eduEva@aubg.edu For further information please visit: www.aubg.edu/erasmus-incoming

6. Orientation week O The Orientation Week takes place one week before the beginning of the semester. The Student Services Team welcomes new students and organizes numerous events. Community service President’s reception for new students All-Campus picnic

7. International week O A week-long annual event organized by the diversity team and the Phi Beta Delta Honor society, including country presentations, dances and languages workshop, talent show, games and arts and taste fest.

8. Residence Life and Housing O The Residential Halls provide wireless Internet and are a smoke-free and disability accessible environment. Activity areas include aerobic rooms, music practice rooms, TV lounges, outside decks, kitchens and cafes. O Motivated and well-trained students known as Resident Assistants are always available, as are the live-in Residence Halls Directors. All students can rely on their advice and help. All Erasmus students are accommodated in the modern AUBG Residence Halls

9. Gym and Sport Facilities O AUBG has one of the best AUBG the best university Sports Halls in Europe, which is fully equipped for basketball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. Its one-of-a- kind running track circles around the hall on the second floor. O A modern gym offers a variety of cardio equipment, training machines and free weights for anyone who loves to stay in shape. For more information on sport activities and events, please go to www.aubg.edu/sports-athletics www.aubg.edu/sports-athletics

10. Dining Services O AUBG has several places where students can enjoy a variety of meals, including vegetarian options. ABF restaurant “The Hungry Griffin”, ABF Student Center Coffee Shop and Skaptopara 1 Café are open seven days a week.

11. Part of New Europe BulgariaSoutheastern Europe BlagoevgradAt the foot of Rila and Pirin Mountains, 100km south of the capital Sofia and a two-hour drive to Greece

12. A University Town O Blagoevgrad is a student-friendly town, with a mild climate and beautiful scenery O Walking plaza, shops, Cinema, Opera House, Theater, Aqua Park, Zoo, Rose Park O Outdoor cafes, clubs, restaurants O Safe surroundings, many outdoor recreational activities