FINS: Friends of International New Students

As a new student at SUNY Oneonta, you may need help getting adjusted to the U.S., campus, or community.  Help is available from our Friends of International New Students (FINS) who are knowledgeable, caring, and willing to assist you.

Contact one of the FINS who are experienced students on our campus!

Janis Fung fungy04@suny.oneonta.edu	Yudai Kanayama kanay69@suny.oneonta.edu	Ming -Tai (Ted) Chin chinm18@suny.oneonta.edu
"My name is Yee Tung (Janis) Fung and I'm from Hong Kong. I am a senior here at SUNY Oneonta, majoring in Communication Studies. I am a transfer student from Los Angeles,where I loved the west coast sunny weather but I also love the O-State, an artistic, quiet, and friendly town. I like traveling, taking pictures and I'm a big fan of fashion and reading fashion magazines. I like communicating with different types of people and trying to find the best way to get along with them. I enjoy every class in my major and the campus life in Oneonta. I am a proud member of FINS and here to help you. I also serve as a member of the International Student Advisory Council (ISAC) for the Office of International Education."	"My name is Yudai Kanayama. I came here from Japan two years ago. I am a junior majoring in Fashion Merchandising. My hobbies include vintage clothes hunting, shopping, traveling. Also, love playing soccer. I have been playing intramural tournaments here and won the championship twice. So, if you are interested in playing with us, please let me know. I am the president of newly established Japanese Student Association. I consider one of my most important tasks at the college as introducing Japanese culture to the students and community. My dream is to open my own clothing store in my hometown Sapporo and make Sapporo another Tokyo!"	"Hi, My name is Ming-Tai Chin, you can also call me Ted. I joined the SUNY Oneonta (the Big-O) family two years ago.  I am now a junior, majoring in Computer Art. I like to do artwork and enjoy it. I also like to play basketball and hit the gym with my buddies. I love to socialize with my friends and chat for life. One of my biggest hobbies is eating. So, pretty much, I know where all the good restaurants are in Oneonta. If you need a tour, I will be glad to introduce my favorite places to you. . As you see, I am a member of FINS and here to help you with everything that I can. Please Don’t feel shy and come talk to me!"
Xiaodi Shi shixd94@suny.oneonta.edu	Yungchae Seo	Ka Po Daisy Lee leek94@suny.oneonta.edu
"My name is Xiaodi Shi but I am best known as “Kitson."  I am a Junior, majoring in Accounting. I am originally from China and I moved to the states four years ago. I finished my high school in New York City and then got enrolled into such a great school, SUNY Oneonta. I like basketball, weightlifting and going to the beach. I also have to mention that I am in love with Oneonta's Spring. My future plan is to become CPA and a fitness trainer."	"Hi, my name is Yungchae Seo. I am from Seoul in Korea. I am currently a junior studying Mass Communication Production and Art Design. I am also minoring in Computer Art. I have been in Oneonta since my freshman year. Even though, here has harsh cold weather in winter, I like the warm-hearted people in this city. I love traveling, watching movie, and creating my artwork. My future goal is to be a production designer in film industry, and make my own documentary of my traveling. I understand it is not easy to live in another country for the first time. Don’t worry! Let me know if you need any help. I would like to help you!"	"I am Daisy Lee from Hong Kong. I am currently a junior at SUNY Oneonta majoring in Professional Accounting with a minor in Mathematics. I have been in the United States for four years now, graduating high school from Laconia, New Hampshire. I enrolled as a freshman in Oneonta and have been here ever since. My goal is to be a CPA, and hopefully one day, you will see my face in the Times magazine. I enjoy cooking, with a specialty in Chinese and meals with steak. Apart from that, I also like going on short trips every other weekend. If you ever need any assistance regarding college life, studies or even cooking feel free to contact me."