Crafting the stories we will one day share
Not sure what you want to study or which field you want to pursue? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve been down this road too. That’s exactly why we created Education Plus: to bring you a full range of opportunities: from international exchanges and scholarships to seminars, events, and internships.
Our values
- We believe that the stereotype `There are no opportunities for youth development` is just an excuse
- We believe every young person has untapped potential within them, waiting to be discovered
- We believe that young people are surrounded by opportunities they may not even realize exist
- We believe that instead of wasting time, you can take action and start shaping your own story now
Our Mission
To be the go-to place where every young person in Bulgaria finds inspiring opportunities to find their calling and reach their full potential.
Vision
To make Education+ the most-effective tool for empowering young people in Bulgaria—a source of inspiration and support for their personal and professional growth.
История на Еducation+
2020/21
Travelling around the world
In 11th grade, I started actively participating in various youth programs and traveling across Europe through Erasmus + youth exchanges. There was a period where, in just six months, I visited six countries. Thanks to these experiences, I found out what I wanted to do and where I wanted to continue my education. As for the memories I made… Well, that’s a story for another time. —Natalia Unlike Natalia, I didn’t participate in youth projects or programs, which is probably why I did not know where to take my career development even in my last year at university. I met Natalia, who was only a freshman back then. She was the one to show me the value of these opportunities..and now, now, I want to share that same value with other young people. —Maria
2022/23
Elevate Accelerator
At the end of 2022, we were accepted into the Elevate accelerator program, where we spent seven months validating and developing the idea with the help of mentors and the program team The accelerator ended with a Demo Day, where we pitched our idea to a panel of judges and managed to secure pre-seed funding. If I had to talk about Elevate, I could do it for hours. Being accepted into the program was a surprise for us at the time, but looking back, I realize it was one of those things that was simply meant to be.
2024
Now It’s Your Turn
Having gained so much from these incredible opportunities, we now want to give you the same opportunity. To experience new cultures by travelling through exchanges. To meet new inspiring people at events and discover your vocation through internships and career programmes. It’s your chance to find your own “plus.”
People behind Education+
Natalia Vasileva
Maria about Natalia: Natalia is the type of person who will decide today that she’s had enough of sitting in one place, and by tomorrow, she’ll find herself in Puerto Rico—simply because she wished for it. She always finds a way, and if by chance the tickets are too expensive, there will always be a last minute special seat. Makes one wonder if Natalia is challenging fate or fate is challenging Natalia...
Maria Nikolova
Natalia about Maria: I had the chance to meet Maria over an afternoon coffee, where our conversation shifted from the coffee itself to a promise we made to spend the next summer together in America, a typical vow between strangers that was unlikely to materialize. However, five months later, I found myself sharing a cramped room with Maria on the other side of the world. They say the most intelligent people in the world were stand-up comedians, because of their analytical humor. This probably explains how a person can be as intelligent and funny as Maria, who no matter what she says will be spot on.