My name is Gabrielle Shell and I am a current Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at the 5th Language School in Varna.

I love Bulgaria and have had a wonderful time living in Varna and traveling around this beautiful country so far this year.

I graduated last year from Wellesley College with a Bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies and Peace and Justice Studies. At Wellesley, I participated in many clubs and organizations including the varsity lacrosse team.

In the future, I hope to work with refugees and immigrants and would love to continue teaching in some capacity.

While in Bulgaria, I have judged spelling bees, speaking competitions, and the national creative writing competition.

 
I am extremely grateful to get the opportunity to hear from the competitors as I know their work will be inspiring.