VOL. 63, BOOK 1, PART A, 2025, pp. 233 – 244 Full text (Bg)
Author: Petya Klinkova
Affiliation: Medical University of Plovdiv, DLST
Abstract
The report examines the cultural identity of foreign students in Bulgaria, with a focus on Greek students in Plovdiv. Through a qualitative approach, including observations, interviews and statistical data, the processes of social integration, assimilation of cultural norms and preservation of native traditions are analyzed. The results show that identity is dynamic and hybrid, combining adaptation to the local environment with the maintenance of national belonging, which stimulates personal development and intercultural competence.
Key words: Cultural identity, foreign students, social integration, intercul-tural adaptation, migration, hybrid identity, globalization, university community, cultural practices, personal development
