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A Closer Look: Chris Jeon's time in Libya

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By Daily Bruin Staff

Oct. 5, 2011 11:35 a.m.

On August 22, 2011, fourth-year mathematics student Chris Jeon arrived in Cairo, Egypt and made his way into Libya, where he joined rebel soldiers fighting against Col. Moammar Gadhafi. He tells his story from his life on the front lines and the bonds he made, and shares video from his time at war.

For more on Chris Jeon’s story and his transition back to life in Los Angeles, read our coverage at “dailybruin.com/news”:http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/10/a_closer_look_back_from_libya.

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