A Strange Carriage and a Police Stop
Our trunks were loaded onto an old-fashioned carriage—an ancient cab pulled by two tiny horses. These animals looked like they had more energy than...
Protestant Efforts to Support Education in Bulgaria
Raising Funds for Samakov Schools
The Protestants in Bulgaria are working hard to raise money to support the schools in Samakov. They believe that these...
The Impact of Missionary Work in Bulgaria
Translation of the Bible and the Spread of Literature
The Bible was translated into Bulgarian in 1872 by Dr. Riggs and Dr. Long. Since then,...
American Missionary Work in Bulgaria
The American Board of Foreign Missions
The American Board of Foreign Missions has been active in Bulgaria since 1858, when the first mission station was...
Students from Across the Region
Students at Robert College come from many different countries. They represent places across Asia Minor, European Turkey, Greece, and the Balkan States. The largest...
Leadership and Trustees in New York
The Board of Trustees of Robert College is based in New York City. The president of the board is John S. Kennedy. The secretary...
Sports and Character Building
At Robert College, the gymnasium and playground are not just for fun—they are seen as very important parts of a student’s education. The college...
Learning to Read and Write
It’s quite amusing to see Turkish men, some of them big and strong, struggling to learn how to read and write. In classrooms, there...
Hilmi Pashas Challenges in Macedonia
Hilmi Pasha has been the Viceroy of Macedonia for three years. He understands better than anyone how difficult it has been to achieve lasting...
Hilmi Pasha A Key Figure in Macedonia
Hilmi Pasha is the Inspector-General of Macedonia and one of the most impressive men in the region. He works to keep the peace between...
