“I’m a sophomore from Hong Kong and am part of the U17 soccer team. I came here for soccer and academics.
“On a typical day [during the winter schedule], I’ll get up early and get ready for training. Get some stretches in and drink water. After training, I take a shower and wash up for classes. I like to get a good lunch before classes, so I’m well-fed and not hungry, and I can focus on class. Every class is fun for me because my mates are in them, which makes it a good time.
“After classes, I eat two servings of dinner and then get to the gym and workout. If I’m not going to the gym after classes, I either train some more, stretch or just rest up and get some homework done early.
“To end the night, I always get my homework done during self-directed study hall in my room. After that, I get a good night’s sleep to prepare for the next day of training, classes, or travel.
“My favorite thing to do in Lake Placid is go to Players with my friends for dinner or lunch. The food there is very good, and I like the panini a lot. I also like to go to the arcade in town or watch hockey games with the team and cheer on Northwood.
“During school breaks, I travel to Vancouver, Canada, where I meet my family. We then drive up to Whistler, where we enjoy spending time outdoors and skiing with family and friends who also come for vacation.
“If I’m not in Canada, I go home to Hong Kong where I catch up with friends and return to my old team to keep up with training while still on break. I enjoy my breaks at both spots and get very much-needed rest.
“Something people don’t know about me is, before Northwood, I played rugby and did competitive swimming in addition to soccer.”
As told to Yosef Spear ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
