Attending college at Baylor for the first time presents many challenges. From learning to live alone to balancing a lifestyle of school, work and a social life, it becomes a daily struggle for young adults.
But imagine coming to college from another country. Sophomore men’s tennis player Maxime Tchoutakian not only experiences the common college problems, but also a language barrier, different customs, and a culture shock since arriving in Waco in January.
Tchoutakian is a 21-year-old French native from Marseille. Although he did not compete in intercollegiate athletics in Europe, Tchoutakian received an opportunity when he was offered a chance to play in the U.