Sanny Yang
Hi, my name is Sanny Yang. I am a senior at Hope College (Holland, MI) studying Political Science and Global Studies. I was born in South Korea but mostly grew up in Lilongwe, Malawi. I am excited to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain and to share this journey with you!
Blogs by Sanny Yang
What Journaling Could Look Like While Abroad
There is so much you will see and experience while being abroad. It will be worthwhile to keep some sort of journal that is more comfortable for you so you can...
Anticipating Reentry Shock
Returning home after a semester abroad may not be as straightforward as you might expect! Read to learn a little bit about reentry shock and how it might affect...
True or False: Study Abroad Classes are Easy
One of my professors here at IES said, "many students forget the 'study' in 'study abroad' and only focus on the 'abroad.'" I didn't know what he meant at the...
Food as an Expression of Culture
Food can tell you so much about a culture. Read to see how trying new foods can help you immerse yourself into the culture while also learning about yourself!
Flying Nightmare: Two Delays and Two Rebookings Later
With flights getting delayed and connecting flights missed, it felt like I would never make it to Spain in one piece. I'm happy to say the flight drama was all...
Choosing Excitement as I Get Ready for Spain!
It's easy to feel overwhelmed while preparing to study abroad in a foreign country. Sometimes it may require a conscious decision to choose to be excited...