Hello everyone! My name is Frankie Yang, and I am an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University, double majoring in Accounting and Applied Mathematics & Statistics. For the Fall 2026 semester, I am studying abroad at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where I am a resident of Shaw College.
This isn't my first time taking my studies overseas! I previously studied abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea during the Fall 2025 semester, as well as at University College London. Now, as a Gilman Scholar, I am thrilled to dive into the academic environment in Hong Kong as well as the local life.
When I am not studying or exploring the city, I keep my days quite active. I love to read, do research on different types of stocks, and keep up to date with current events. I also enjoy going on hikes, biking through nice trails, and weightlifting. When I get the chance, I love to travel around and experience other country's cultures by talking to locals, trying different foods and learning about their traditions.
I hope you'll join me for this journey to China and Hong Kong!
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 visiting www.gilmanscholarship.org.
