International Student Organization

QUICK YUN

Student Director 

Places lived: Hong Kong/USA
Graduating class: Class of 2019
Major: Linguistics and Elementary Education with a concentration in ESL
Contact: Quick.Yun@gordon.edu

After a few years of being on the leadership team of the ISO, I've realized that it is much more than an organization, it is a family. It is a community of people from different countries, ethnicities, and nationalities coming together to celebrate each other and the roots that have shaped who we've become. The relationships we have with each other is unique because this community allows people to share their thoughts, perspectives, and cultures without judgment. ISO to me is more than an organization, it is a family. 

SAMUEL CHO

Mentorship and Worship Team Leader 

Places lived: Korea/Philippines
Graduating class: Class of 2021
Major: Psychology and Sociology 
Contact: Samuel.Cho@gordon.edu

ISO is a family that is willing to help and love one another. We plan events and activities to help international students to feel comfortable, meet new people from different backgrounds, build up friendships and mentorships, and have a smooth transition into Gordon. This community understands and knows what international students are going through, and makes it our goal to relieve the burden and realize that college is not a quest but a journey.

ANDREA LIM

Advertising and Marketing Specialist 

Places lived: USA/Singapore/Hong Kong/Shanghai
Graduating class: Class of 2020
Major: Elementary Education and History
Contact: Andrea.Lim@gordon.edu

To me, ISO is a tangible representation of the kingdom of God. Regardless of cultures or languages, ISO highlights our identity in Christ and uses that to create a safe space for fellowship. Each student carries a story that no one else can tell and ISO provides a platform where those stories can be shared. It fosters life-long brotherhoods and sisterhoods; it is a family that supports you through the hard times and celebrate with you in the good times. As a international student, I feel blessed to call ISO home.

JONAS LIM

Records and Logistics Coordinator 

Places lived: USA/Singapore/Hong Kong/Shanghai
Graduating class: Class of 2020
Major: Political Science and Peace and Conflicts Studies Minor
Contact: Jonas.Lim@gordon.edu

ISO, to me, is a family of people from all kinds of backgrounds. Whether you’re from outside of the United States or grew up here, this is always a home for you in Gordon. It is a place that fosters diversity of culture, race, and religion for all Gordon students. The mission of ISO is to exemplify Christian stewardship to those who come to Gordon from a diversity of countries in the world. 

JODIE ANJU OYAMADA

Mentorship and Worship Team Leader

Places lived: Japan/Brazil
Graduating class: Class of 2021
Major: Deciding
Contact: Jodie.Oyamada@gordon.edu

ISO is not only an organization but a community of people we can call family. Everyone has different backgrounds and has lived in different countries. Therefore, not only was I able to make new friends, but I was able to learn about different cultures. Since I came here alone and had to adjust to a new country, ISO was somewhere I felt at ease/home because everyone understood what I was going through. I am blessed to call them family, and I am glad I was able to meet each one of them.

JESSICA EVANGELINE VICTOR

Team-Building Facilitator

Places Lived: United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi
Graduating class: Class of 2020
Major: Business Administration-Innovation & Social Enterprise
Contact: Jess.Victor@gordon.edu

Coming into a new country, leaving home and family is a huge step. But ISO made it so much easier, and now I can call them my Gordon Family. A family that isn’t afraid to share struggles and help each other grow even in the midst of hardships.