Germany’s Oldest University Through the Eyes of an AUBG Student By Victoria Ivanova Heidelberg is an old town in southwestern Germany, sitting on the banks of the Neckar river, which leaves visitors fascinated by its cultural and historical heritage. It is renowned for historical landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge, Schloss Heidelberg and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Countless stories behind the centuries-old buildings enrich people who visit the town. In the midst of the stunning cityscape is Germany’s oldest and one of Europe’s most reputable universities. Heidelberg University gives the old town a lively atmosphere as it is filled with students, who compose a quarter of the population. The students’ experience at Heidelberg University differs greatly from that of AUBG students. While the American University in Bulgaria opened its doors in 1991, the Heidelberg University was founded in 1386. This alone speaks for the immense contrast between the style of education and facilities. AUBG promotes a liberal arts education that teaches students a wide range of skills and knowledge in various fields, and Heidelberg University is mostly renowned for its law and medicine majors, which have been taught for centuries. The campus buildings of AUBG are contemporary and students are provided 10 AUBG Daily | Fall 2019 Entrance to the Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg – University Library Heidelberg. Victoria Ivanova for AUBG Daily. Karl Theodor Bridge over the Neckar River in Heidelberg. Victoria Ivanova for AUBG Daily.
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