안녕 (annyeong)! Hi!
My name is Sandy, and I am from San Jose, California. I am 20 years old, and I am studying public health and economics at Santa Clara University. I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I am very thankful for the opportunity to study economics at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea!
In my free time, I like to go out to eat and drink boba with my family and friends! I also like to dance and learn new dances from YouTube. I learned hip-hop in high school, and I enjoy learning K-Pop dance now.
I chose to study abroad in South Korea for a variety of reasons. This is my first time traveling outside of the United States in the last 15 years and I want to challenge myself to live and learn independently. K-Pop opened my eyes to Korean food and movies, so I became interested in the culture and customs. During my time in Seoul, I am excited to make new friends from all over the world, eat Korean food, visit fun cafes, go to music concerts, and learn more about Korean society. I can’t wait to share these new experiences on this journey with you!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
