Ludius Student-Athletes announce the commitment of Kyriacos Photiou from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Cornell College’s men’s soccer program. The defender developed his skills at ASIL Lysis Academy while completing his studies at Aradippou Lyceum before setting his sights on the US collegiate athletics.
🐏 Cornell Rams
Cornell College fields 19 intercollegiate athletic teams, all competing in NCAA Division III. The Rams recently completed their state-of-the-art athletic complex, providing modern training facilities for all varsity teams. The men’s soccer program competes in the Midwest Conference.
🎓 Cornell College
Cornell College offers a unique “One Course At A Time” curriculum, where students focus on a single subject for three weeks before advancing to the next. This intensive approach allows for deeper learning and stronger professor relationships. Located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, the college is recognized as one of America’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” Despite its relatively small student population, Cornell College hosts students from 48 states and more than 25 countries.
Kyriacos’s commitment demonstrates the growing opportunities for international student-athletes in US college soccer. With proper preparation and guidance, talented players can find programs that match their athletic and academic aspirations.