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| Name | Nicole Ann Nguyen | |
| Year | 2011 | |
| n.nguyen717@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Sociology with Asian American Studies Minor | |
| Held Positions | Education Coordinator ’10-’11; Intern ’09-’10; HSC Volunteer Co-Coordinator 2010; Cafe Am Logistics Coordinator 2010; HSC Chair 2011; SEA Admit Food Co-coordinator 2010; SEA Admit 2011 Co-Chair; Mentor and Counselee | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Graduate School; Research | |
| A few words about VSU | “Thanks for everything VSU, you were the best thing that happened to me after I got my acceptance letter into UCLA <3″ |
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| Name | Luan Huynh | |
| Year | 2011 | |
| luanh1987@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Biology | |
| Held Positions | Intern; Family Head ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Dental School | |
| A few words about VSU | “They are lovely.” | |
| Name | Michael Pham | |
| mp.quocminh@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Psychobiology major/Educational Studies minor | |
| Held Positions | Intern ’07-’08; ICC ’08-’09; ICC Chairman ’09-’10; Family Head ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | UCLA Daniel Freeman Paramedic School Class of 2012; applying for medical school | |
| A few words about VSU | “VSU has been a winding torrent of happiness, discovery, community, friendship, love, and challenge throughout my 4 years at UCLA. I would not be the person I am today if VSU had not instilled into me the fire of the phoenix when it comes to one’s passion for his or her community, or the culture that courses like blood through his or her very own veins. I am a product of VSU and the legacy that is the Vietnamese people; and came forth as a seedling, became a student leader, and left a advocate for the Vietnamese people and underserved communities. I’ve made companions, best friends, and brothers and sisters in this organization – and they will follow my memories for a lifetime.” |
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| Name | Layhannara Tep | |
| layhanz@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | English (Creative Writing) and Asian American Studies | |
| Held Positions | Mentorship Coordinator ’07-’09; SEA CLEAR Project Director ’11-’12 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Graduate School in Creative Writing (MFA) and/or Education | |
| A few words about VSU | “VSU means so much to my growth and development at UCLA.” |
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| Name | Linda Nguyen | |
| n.lindaa@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | International Development Studies | |
| Held Positions | HOPE Parent Coordinator ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | n/a | |
| A few words about VSU | “From VSU, I found friends and family.” |
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| Name | John Tran | |
| johnnltran@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Biology major/Educational minor | |
| Held Positions | SEA CLEAR Intern 07-08′, VSU Fiscal Coordinator 08-09′, VSU Community Advocacy Coordinator 09-10′; VSU Family Head 10-11′, USAC CPC Chairman 09-11′ | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Full-Time at Beverly Hills Rite Aid Pharmacy; applying for Pharmacy Schoo | |
| A few words about VSU | “Throughout my four years at UCLA, I have truly found a second home with the VSU family. It is through my involvements with VSU and its projects that I was able to learn, grow, and development as a person. Through VSU, I have build bonds and relationships with people who I can honestly say are my true friends. Along the way, I have met great mentors through VSU that gave me great advice and shared their awesome experiences with me. I am truly blessed to have discovered a space where I can be myself, learn about my heritage and culture, and have lots of fun in the process.” |
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| Name | Suza Khy | |
| suza.khy@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Environmental Science major/Environmental Systems and Society, Urban & Regional Studies minor | |
| Held Positions | Intern; Peer Counselor; Academic Affairs Commissioner | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Trying for MA in Urban Planning | |
| A few words about VSU | “I love my experience in VSU. It was here where I found myself, true friends, and the real meaning of community. Remember to make time for each other and yourself. Stay positive and work hard.” |
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| Name | Victoria Tran | |
| victoriahollytran@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Global Studies major/Japanese minor | |
| Held Positions | VCN Fiscal Coordinator ’10-’11; Family Head ’10-’1; Modern Dancer ’09-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Continental Airlines Flight Attendant | |
| A few words about VSU | “VSU has provided me with great experiences and opportunities. I love VSU  ” |
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| Name | Cecelia Ngo | |
| ngocecilia@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Sociology major/Public Affairs minor | |
| Held Positions | Cafe Am 2008 Coordinating Team; SEA CLEAR Project Director, PCC, PC; WHS HOPE student | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Non-profit, Civil Rights; Urban Planning/Housing Rights Staff | |
| A few words about VSU | “The family that made my experience at UCLA, and continues to make my experience as a graduate, remarkable and warm. I made my closest friends through this organization. I learned and grew more as a result of VSU, SEA CLEAR and HOPE than probably some of my academic courses. Amazing Amazing Amazing!” |
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| Name | Patricia Le | |
| pattyle3@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Psychobiology major | |
| Held Positions | Peer Counselor ’09-’10; Wellness Coordinator ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Optometry School | |
| A few words about VSU | “I have never met so many people who truly care about community, until I met VSU at UCLA.” |
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| Name | John Duong | |
| johnduong@ucla.edu | ||
| Major/Minor | Asian American Studies major/Education minor | |
| Held Positions | Mentorship Coordinator ’09-’10; Assistant Director ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Education | |
| A few words about VSU | “VSU is an amazing place to be. I was able to engage in critical dialogue, gained a deeper respect for my community, and got to know a lot of amazing people.” |
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| Name | Chariya Sok | |
| csok87@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Sociology major/Asian American Studies minor | |
| Held Positions | ’10-’11 Peer Counseling Coordinator, ’09-’10 Peer Counselor | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Currently working for a non-profit called City Year | |
| A few words about VSU | “[It's] a safe space for Southeast Asians to empower themselves and each other to have a voice in the larger community.” |
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| Name | Ethan Nguyen | |
| endeavorous@gmail.com | ||
| Major/Minor | Asian American Studies major/Labor and Workplace Studies minor | |
| Held Positions | SEA CLEAR Mentor ’09-’11; Parent Coordinator ’09-’10; San Gabriel Site Coordinator ’10-’11 | |
| Post Graduate/Career Plans | Grad School to become high school teacher | |
| A few words about VSU | “VSU is like a family and with any family communication is important to avoid conflict and create lasting good memories.” |
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