Anna Wallengren
B.A. Sociology and Spanish; Skidmore College
About Me
Originally from Baltimore, I am now finishing my last year at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. I’m a Sociology and Spanish double major, and over the past couple of years I’ve found natural ways to blend the two. Studying both has shaped how I see people and how I move through the world. When I lived with a host family in Madrid, I learned how to navigate a new city, strengthen my Spanish, and adapt to their daily routines. That experience helped me understand how culture shapes everyday life and confirmed how much I value connection and community — things I have come to realize are core to who I am and what I value.
I’ve learned that I work best in environments where teamwork, communication, and personality matter. I’ve worked in restaurants, completed a hospital internship in Spain, and been part of teams that rely on flexibility and steady communication to get things done. These roles taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and keeping things human. Past coworkers have described me as adaptable and grounded, and I take pride in bringing warmth and truth to any group I’m part of. I’m still figuring out my next steps, but I know I’m drawn to spaces that value people, teamwork, and real human interaction.
Education
Friends School of Baltimore
Class of 2022
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish, Class of 2026
Sociology Classes
- Sociological Perspectives
- Families in the United States
- Sociology of Sport
- Social Research Methods
- Statistics for the Social Sciences
- Economy and Society
- Inventing Spanish Identity: A Sensory Ethnography (Madrid)
- Women in Modern Society
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Senior Coda in Sociology
Spanish Classes
- Communicating in Spanish II
- Spanish Literature
- Spanish American Literature and Culture
- Genero
- Cervantes
- Advanced Spanish Language (Madrid)
- Twisted Spain (Madrid)
- Inventing Spanish Identity: A Sensory Ethnography (Madrid)
- Senior Seminar
Madrid, Spring 2025
Experience
January – May 2025
Volunteered with the AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer) in Madrid supporting cancer patients via conversation, check ins, and appointment assistance.
June – August 2024
Quickly adapted to serving in a fast-paced Cape Cod summer restaurant managing my own tables, communicating with customers, and delivering timely, friendly service.
May 2025 – Present
Worked at a Basque-inspired restaurant in Baltimore upon returning from Spain, again interacting with guests while learning more about Basque-style cuisine and service.