THONG VU Hometown: Denver, CO College: Interdisciplinary Major: Computer Science and Business Why did you choose Lehigh? I came to Lehigh because I was interested in the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program. I’ve always felt like computer science was what I wanted to study for my career, but I wanted to set myself apart from my peers. I had some prior experience with business through a summer program that I participated in during high school. This development led me to believe that CSB would be a good fit for my future goals. In addition, I chose to go to Lehigh because I wanted to place myself in a position where I was far away from home and forced to become independent. I wanted to challenge myself in multiple different aspects of my life, so I chose a school that is both educationally challenging and has a unique campus experience. What is your favorite class or subject? My favorite courses are computer science courses because I enjoy typing code and developing solutions to problems. Professor James Brennan has been the most memorable professor due to his charisma. I enjoyed learning about business management and how the business environment can vary greatly for different companies. I feel like all the courses I’ve been through have been meaningful for my future. I think courses where I get the opportunity to work in a group have especially been impactful in developing my future communication skills. Interests outside the classroom: I enjoy trying a variety of foods and going to different restaurants. I also enjoy hiking and visiting large national parks. Some hobbies I have are gardening, tutoring, and trying escape rooms. A message from Thong: Thank you so much for helping to fund my education. Financial aid and the assistance of scholarships are the only reasons why I was able to take this opportunity to go to Lehigh. Without your generous help, I wouldn’t be able to afford to go to college out of state and experience so many new and exciting events. I have two other siblings as well, so the financial aid helps my parents to pay for my siblings to go to college, too. Favorite Lehigh tradition My favorite Lehigh tradition so far is Chicken Finger Friday.
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