… 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 … 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 …