I just taught my first regular class of the semester at Sofia University.  The students were great--I didn't know what to expect because I've heard a range of stories about the students, the program and the university.  This said, the students had great English, worked well in small groups brainstorming, seemed excited to engage in both reading and writing activities, and best of all they didn't let on that they thought I was too crazy (phew). Thus I would say that things are off to an auspicious start.

I am teaching a class on Intercultural Communications.  Apparently, being an American in Bulgaria with a background in English Literature makes me qualified to teach this class--seriously.  Luckily, I love to read and I've been pulling together materials to teach a course grounded in critical theory, some literature and a lot of contemporary essays and articles--something that I've been well trained to do over the years. We're going to use MLK Jr as a jumping off point and go from there.

Right now I am super excited about the class, the students and teaching at the university.  The class seems like it's going to be awesome.  Lucky me.