Yeeka's Adventures
Yeeka Yau is a May 2009 graduate of Mount Olive College from Sydney, Australia. He served as Student Government Executive Campus Activity Board Vice President, Resident Advisor, Tutor and Student Marshall. Yeeka will begin working as an admission representative at Mount Olive College this fall.
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Newcomers from Near and Far
Yeeka comically re-enacts a game played at a recent professional newcomer’s gathering in Mt. Olive and welcomes prospective students from his first Mount Olive College Visitation Day.
Preparing for the Future
Yeeka attends a graduate school fair to research his options for furthering his education. Though he goes in feeling a bit intimidated, he leaves with the courage knowing that you can do anything you set your mind to.
Ready for the Future
This week, Yeeka visits with a group of high school students that are particularly ambitious and hard-working. Their positive, hard-working attitude inspires Yeeka.
Enjoying the Simple Things in Life
While travleling the Outer Banks area, Yeeka meets an older gentlemen who reminds him about the importance of enjoying the simple things in life.
Trying too Hard
Yeeka discusses how some people try too hard to be well-liked and popular, to the point of doing things that often embarrass them.
Making the Connection
During his travels, Yeeka meets thousands of people – several of whom have a Mount Olive connection!
The Human Garbage Disposal
This week, Yeeka shows us what he’s willing to eat and meets a fan of his articles.
Why I Love Mount Olive
After being away from home for a couple of weeks, Yeeka realizes how much he truly loves Mount Olive. He also shares a pretty inventive story about how pickles came to town.
What’s up with the Pickle?
In typical Yeeka style, we get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Mount Olive College admissions counselor, hilarious miss-turns and all.
On The Road
Yeeka gets excited as he gets ready to hit the road for his new job with the Mount Olive College Admissions Office.
Becoming Civically Engaged
Yeeka receives an important invitation to participate in one of Mt. Olive’s civic organizations.
Time Flies
Yeeka has the best intentions to write his weekly article within an hour. In typical "Yeeka style," we see why things don't always work out just as you think they will.
Do Clothes Make the Man
A recent shopping trip forces Yeeka to evaluate how clothes may affect school-age children. Yeeka wants to know what you think, too!
A Tour of Mount Olive College
Whether you have never visited Mount Olive College or know the location well, you'll enjoy Yeeka's personalized and sometimes comical tour.
College Memories
Yeeka recalls good tiems with a college buddy and why Mount Olive College became his home away from home.
Taking Lessons From Nature
A bird nest outside of Poole Administration Building on the campus of MOC keeps Yeeka and his co-workers entertained. They learn some important life lessons from the mother bird during her journey to raise her babies.
Crocodile Dundee to the Rescue
Yeeka is invited to participate during a local Bible School and gets to show off his native Australian skills.
The Support of Community
As a young alumnus, Yeeka sees the importance our local community plays in the success of Mount Olive College.
Plan Ahead and Believe in Yourself!
Yeeka finds himself in an awkward predicament and learn a few lessons along the way.
Yunki on Yeeka
While visiting in his hometown of Sydney, Australia, Yeeka's brother, Yunki, tells us a llittle about the real man behind the adventures.
Reporting from Sydney, Australia
While visiting Sydney, Australia, Yeeka tells us why he loves his hometown.
Hello from Down Under
Globetrotter Yeeka Yau is in his hometown of Sydney Australia and reflects on his time in Washington, D.C. Moral of the story: Even if you feel small or unnoticed, doesn’t mean you are insignificant.
Working to Be the Best
As Yeeka prepares to enter the workforce, he ponders how he can be a positive role model for others. Read more to find out how he accomplishes this task.
Change You Can Believe In
As Yeeka prepares for graduation, he reminisces about the past four years at
The Importance of Health
Yeeka keeps busy working with his fitness buddy, tutoring, preparing for graduation and getting ready for his second trip to
The True Meaning of Success
This week, Yeeka talks about an important lesson he learned from his dad and how his girlfriend helped him validate that lesson.
Easter Miracles
Yeeka explains how the small things in life are what mean the most.
Government – Pictures and Processes
Through his experiences at the 2009 Inauguration Seminars and MOC student government leader, Yeeka realizes the obstacles government has to overcome – particularly during this time of recession.
Lessons Learned
This week, Yeeka helps out at the MOC Career Fair and learns a life lesson along the way.
Where will Yeeka’s adventures take him next? This time he’s in High Point meeting one of the world’s top motivational speakers, Mount Olive College alumnus and President of High Point University – Dr. Nido Quebin.
Touch the Sky
See how Yeeka's recent trip to Peru helped give him a new perspective.
Everybody Loves Chris:
Yeeka looks up to a MOC basketball player – literally and figuratively!
Higher Learning:
In this edition, learn how the exuberance of a professor and the energy of a group of 1st and 2nd graders left Yeeka inspired.
Mount Olive College...You've Gotta Love it!
See where Yeeka's travels have taken him, as well as his take on love.
How'd you end up in Mt. Olive
How does someone of Chinese origin and living in Australia find his way to Mount Olive College? Check out this article to see!