Growing up in Baltimore, I've always thought of Hopkins as a selective school. The lacrosse championship has definitely added to the appeal.

I think growing up as an Asian American there has always been a label: they're quiet, they don't have a strong presence on campus, they don't stand up for themselves. I think we have a really strong presence on campus, and it's frustrating when people don't realize we're doing good things. I'm very proud of my culture, very proud of my heritage, so it's something I want to share with everyone.

So, what did you take from school growing up,

I always thought for sure I would have two, growing up.

I'm handicapped with the thought that I'm not with her. ... It's that sensitive part of growing up, when a child needs her mother.

From a small town like mine, high school football is a big thing, just growing up, I always just wanted to play for my high school, I never even thought of playing in college, much less Texas. Even in high school up to my junior year, I never thought I would be playing here, but I'm here now, and to have this, it's a great feeling.