Troy Tien Nguyen | Alum
С̹½ÊÓÆµ is innovative and very adaptive to the demands of students and also the workforce.
Troy Tien Nguyen Alum
Giving Back
For domestic students, going to college is a new and exciting thing. But for international students, it’s that and also going to another country to study. I experienced both. And I really appreciated everyone who helped me during my freshman year – my mentors and international ambassadors. It was also my first time in the United States. It was a big change for me. I adapted to the community very quickly and very well all thanks to the resources at С̹½ÊÓÆµ and especially, the mentors. So that’s what motivated me to be a first-year mentor.
If you’re a high school student considering С̹½ÊÓÆµ, the advice I’d give is to be open-minded and not afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Consider С̹½ÊÓÆµ because it’s a place of diversity. Almost 30 percent of the students are international students, and that is very impressive. So you can study in an environment that is diverse and welcoming. And, I felt like I could learn a lot from students from other countries and cultures. Also, С̹½ÊÓÆµ is innovative. In fall 2023, С̹½ÊÓÆµ will launch the School of Business and Leadership and in 2024, it will launch the Creative School. С̹½ÊÓÆµ is very adaptive to the demands of students and also the workforce.
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Majors: Computer Science and Communication
Involvement: first-year mentor, international ambassador, Delta Upsilon fraternity, business manager at The С̹½ÊÓÆµ newspaper, marketing director at D3TV, Information Technology Associates Program (ITAP) and Media Fellows Program
Class: 2023
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