Andreea Mosila

Saint George’s Day in Sfântu Gheorghe: A Celebration of Spirit, Tradition, and Community In Sfântu Gheorghe, time flows with the river’s rhythm, and so does tradition. While the rest of Romania honors Saint George on April 23, this village in the Danube Delta holds to the Old Calendar, celebrating their patron saint on May 6. […]

Earlier today, I came across a social media discussion in which someone asked, “What is American culture?” What followed was a wave of sarcastic replies, many simply answering, “What culture?” The implication was clear: that the United States lacks a cultural identity of its own. The tone ranged from dismissive to amused, as if American

Each spring, Romania awakens to the scent of blossoming trees, the hum of bees, and the echoes of ancient traditions that mark the season’s arrival. Among the most cherished is the celebration of Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe (Saint George the Great Martyr) honored on April 23 by those who follow the New Calendar. Known for

In Romania, the week before Easter, known as Săptămâna Mare (Holy Week) is a time of deep reflection, quiet rituals, and hopeful anticipation. It begins on Palm Sunday (Duminica Floriilor), commemorating Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and culminates in the most crucial celebration in the Orthodox Christian calendar: Paștele, the Resurrection of Christ. This week

To Bloom, To Migrate, To Become I saw them today: two storks in a nest, returned from their long journey across continents. Their arrival felt like a quiet miracle, though they do it twice each year without ceremony or hesitation. It made me think of how nature embraces difficulty without flinching. A flower bud does

Fulbright represents more than academic excellence. It signifies a commitment to dialogue across cultures, the respectful exchange of ideas, and the pursuit of mutual understanding in a complex world. As a Fulbrighter, I carry this responsibility with deep sincerity, especially in a time when inclusive thinking and global cooperation are not simply ideals, but necessities.