Vy Tieu Nguyen

My Name: Vy Tieu Nguyen                                                    

High School:  Lane Tech High School, Class of 2004

College/Major:  Northwestern University/Major: Biology, Minor: Public Health, Class of 2008

Favorite Class/Activity:  Russian Literature, Evolutionary Medicine Discussion

Most memorable college experience to date:  Having a surprise fondue birthday celebration the night before an organic chem mid term. 

Favorite way to relax:  Read, eat, and sleep.

Favorite book:  The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

My dream profession:  Not sure yet, but loving it (my dream profession to be) 

Future plans:  Getting into medical school; but then there are endless possibilities. 

Key insight to college freshmen:  Time management is KEY.  Achieve a reasonable balance between work and play.  Make friends, they will be there for you, talk to your teachers and advisors, they are and will be helpful.  Enjoy the ride.

My hero:  My mother, for her unyielding strength, and enduring love and support.