Articles
From LinkedIn Message to Brand Marketer: How a HAN Alumna Built Her Career in the Netherlands
When Bulgarian alumna Slavena Trifonova graduated from her bachelor in Communication at HAN University of Applied Sciences in 2021, she had no idea that her first job opportunity would arrive directly in her LinkedIn inbox. Today, she works as a Brand Marketer at Interrail in Utrecht, helping shape one of Europe's most iconic travel brands. Looking back, she credits a combination of persistence, networking, and the practical skills she gained at HAN for helping her build a successful career in the Netherlands.
Kaloyan – 3rd year Communication student
Meet Kaloyan Zay, a third-year Communication student. During his internship at ING Bank, he leveled up his skills in event planning and communication. One of his highlights? Organizing a campus event for over 300 people, which really shaped his career goals.
Mladen - 1st year Communication Student
Meet Mladen Hristov, a Communication major from Bulgaria. In his first year at HAN, he overcame challenges like procrastination and teamwork struggles, excelling in his Digital Marketing course with an impressive 8.8.
Colorful statues, fireworks and long days in the lab: Zheliana’s first weeks as an intern in Valencia
From a small town in Bulgaria, Zheliana Radilova came to the Netherlands to study Life Sciences at the HAN. The lab skills she gained in the previous years come in handy at her new internship in Spain. “I notice I have an advantage compared to academic university students.”
