Yun Tung (Tonio) Chan ’20 (Photo: Prince Loney-Bailey)

I am from a city called Ma On Shan in Hong Kong. I came to Northwood because it is a great opportunity that I did not want to turn down. I miss a lot of things back home, like the foods I used to eat, my family and friends, and even my home culture. The culture here is much different than how it was back home. Even though it’s different than what I’m used to, I really like the small town of Lake Placid because it’s a place where a lot of people and tourists come to see the beautiful scenery.

Kenji Mboma ’20 (Photo: Prince Loney-Bailey)

I am from a small town right next to Paris called Marcq in France. I chose to come to Northwood because I wanted to explore and have the opportunity to be able to go to school in America. I do miss my routines, my family, and friends back at home. Since I arrived here at Northwood, I have had to get used to being able to see all of these trees and the mountains in the horizon, because back in France there aren’t many open areas with trees and mountains that you could see. My ultimate goal is to become a professional soccer player, and I believe being here at Northwood, where I can play soccer at a high level, will help me get closer to achieving my goal.