On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Imade Mary Asemota was crowned Miss International Student Association 2002-2003.

Asemota, a sophomore chemical engineering major, was born in London to Nigerian parents. At age 16, she and her family moved to Raleigh.

During the first semester of her senior year in high school, Asemota suffered from a severe medical condition. She spent four months in the hospital with one month of intensive care.

Despite her circumstances, Asemota was able to overcome her illness and successfully complete her high school diploma at Sanderson High.

She then followed by taking her SATs and getting accepted to N.C. A&T State University.

Asemota enjoys tourism and world geography. She is also a member of the Jamaican dance group “Destiny.”