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ENGR 365 Global Engineering and Technology<\/h3>\n

co-offered with HIST 308 Explorations of Regional History<\/h3>\n

Bulgaria (and Istanbul and Thessaloniki), 2026<\/h3>\n

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ENGR 365 Bulgaria 2026 was led by Dr. Yanjun Yan<\/a>. HIST 308 was led by Dr. Gael Graham. Both ENGR 365 and HIST 308 courses were offered as a combo class.<\/p>\n

Next year in May 2027, we plan to take students to Botswana. Then in May 2028, we will visit Bulgaria again.<\/p>\n

The 2026 ENGR365\/HIST308 class left US from everyone\u2019s chosen airport (CLT, AVL, or ATL) on May 9th and met together in the airport in Istanbul on May 10th. The trip ended on May 27, 2026. The class traveled in these areas: Istanbul \u2192 <\/strong>Sofia\u00a0 \u2192 Plovdiv \u2192 \u00a0Rila \u2192 Rupite \u2192 Thessaloniki \/ Vergina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Students on the trip shared different roles, including updating our Instagram account<\/a>. WCU College of Engineering and Technology posted a LinkedIn post about it<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Magical, in a way, there are so many opportunities to learn about new peoples and places you may not have otherwise and there is a kind of magic and wonder to that.<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Kiki” portrait_url=”https:\/\/yan.wcu.edu\/engr365_2026_trip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/1783\/80\/portrait_Kiki.png” admin_label=”Testimonial: ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

My trip to Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece taught me so much about European culture, food, and history but even more than that it taught me about myself and how I enjoy connecting and talking to people from all over the world.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Charlie” portrait_url=”https:\/\/yan.wcu.edu\/engr365_2026_trip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/1783\/80\/portrait_Charlie.png” admin_label=”Testimonial: ” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

This trip was an eye opening experience that combined engineering, history, and culture in a way that made learning feel real and meaningful.<\/p>\n

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This trip was a fantastic way to learn and explore while being able spend quality time with other students.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the world as your classroom!<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the world as your classroom!<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the world as your classroom!<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Advance in your career” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_repeat=”repeat” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”] Enjoy the world as your classroom! [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Open to opportunities yet to be revealed” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_repeat=”repeat” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”] Enjoy the world as your classroom! [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Earn a total of 6 credits for two courses in P3 and P6 categories” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_repeat=”repeat” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

Enjoy the world as your classroom!<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Broaden your horizons” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_repeat=”repeat” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”] Enjoy the world as your classroom! [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Be one of the few students who study abroad!” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_repeat=”repeat” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”] Enjoy the world as your classroom! [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: attraction or activity” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Arrival in Istanbul, Turkey<\/h3>\n

Group dinner<\/p>\n

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Topkapi Palace and Harem<\/h3>\n

For Ottoman Sultans and family<\/p>\n

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Hagia Sofia<\/h3>\n

In renovation, fortunate to visit its upper floor<\/p>\n

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Blue Mosque<\/h3>\n

Functional and beautiful<\/p>\n

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Basilica Cistern<\/h3>\n

Ancient water supply system for the city<\/p>\n

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Istanbul, Turkey<\/h3>\n

Exploration in town<\/p>\n

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Sofia, Bulgaria<\/h3>\n

Getting to know Sofia during a tour<\/p>\n

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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Crypt Icon Museum<\/h3>\n

Symbol of Sofia<\/p>\n

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Technical University of Sofia<\/h3>\n

Meeting Student Council and taking campus tour<\/p>\n

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Socialist Art Museum<\/h3>\n

Collections from the past<\/p>\n

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FESTO<\/h3>\n

Leading provider of integrated industrial solutions and educational modules<\/p>\n

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SENSATA<\/h3>\n

Reliable sensing at extreme conditions<\/p>\n

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Bulgarian Archaeological Museum<\/h3>\n

7000+ years of history in Bulgaria<\/p>\n

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Sofia History Museum<\/h3>\n

City named after the Sofia Church<\/p>\n

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Sofia Synagogue<\/h3>\n

The largest in Southeastern Europe, the third-largest in Europe<\/p>\n

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Banya Bashi Mosque<\/h3>\n

Completed in 1566<\/p>\n

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Red Flat<\/h3>\n

Everyday life in communist Bulgaria<\/p>\n

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Bulgarian Fulbright Commission<\/h3>\n

Established in 1993 to administer academic and cultural exchanges between the US and Bulgaria<\/p>\n

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Dinner at Chevermeto with Folk Dancing<\/h3>\n

Horo dance<\/p>\n

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Sofia, Bulgaria<\/h3>\n

Exploration in town<\/p>\n

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Snail House<\/h3>\n

On the way from Sofia to Plovdiv<\/p>\n

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Dzhumaya Mosque in Plovdiv<\/h3>\n

Built in 1363\u20131364<\/p>\n

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Roman theatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv<\/h3>\n

Constructed in the 1st Century AD<\/p>\n

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Old Town of Plovdiv<\/h3>\n

Historical houses and museums<\/p>\n

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Bishop\u2019s Basilica of Philippopolis<\/h3>\n

Built in the mid-4th century AD<\/p>\n

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Biofresh<\/h3>\n

Rose of Bulgaria<\/p>\n

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Asen’s Fortress<\/h3>\n

A medieval fortress in Asenovgrad<\/p>\n

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Bachkovo Monastery<\/h3>\n

Dormition of the Theotokos<\/p>\n

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Schneider Electric<\/h3>\n

Another great chat<\/p>\n

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria<\/h3>\n

Exploration in town<\/p>\n

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Rila Monastery<\/h3>\n

The most important spiritual and literary center of the Bulgarian National Revival<\/p>\n

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Family Hotel Near Rila<\/h3>\n

Tranquility<\/p>\n

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Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture<\/h3>\n

Celebration across the entire country, including this small town in Rupite<\/p>\n

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Baba Vanga’s Home Museum in Rupite<\/h3>\n

With hot spring and animals<\/p>\n

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Thessaloniki, Greece<\/h3>\n

The second biggest city in Greece<\/p>\n

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International Hellenic University<\/h3>\n

During their Erasmus+ Week<\/p>\n

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Polycentric Museum of Aigai<\/h3>\n

The ruins of the city of Aigai, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom, were discovered in northern Greece in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

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Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai<\/h3>\n

Superb presentation<\/p>\n

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White Tower of Thessaloniki<\/h3>\n

A monument and museum<\/p>\n

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Selfie Museum<\/h3>\n

Fun together<\/p>\n

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Black Pearls Cruise<\/h3>\n

Onboard<\/p>\n

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Melnik<\/h3>\n

Back to Bulgaria<\/p>\n

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Acknowledgement<\/h2>\n

The 2026 trip was an interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, and multiple institutions and organizations across the globe. We truly could not have done it without each and every one of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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