… Inspired by successful veterans who excelled in college, he decided to embark on his own academic journey. Initially apprehensive about mathematics, Hong began his studies at ELAC as a Business and Economics major. However, a transformative experience in a Philosophy class and summer research prompted him to confront his … community and valuable resources. Hong also benefited from the Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), a unique national program that empowers student veterans. ELAC's partnership with WSP has enabled numerous student veterans to attend summer programs …