… with an Army recruitment van. This spontaneous choice led to five years of service, during which he gained valuable life experiences, traveled the world, and developed leadership skills. The idea of pursuing higher education struck Hong … 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 fears and switch to a Mathematics major. During his time at ELAC, Hong demonstrated exceptional …