About Me

I’m Hieu. A neuroscience major at W&L.

My Story

Hello, my name is Hieu Nguyen. I am a student at Washington and Lee University. I am working toward a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Starting at a young age, I always have a penchant for the mysteries of the brain. The enigma of the brain and its functions in making who I am sparks my curiosity and fuels my determination to understand its secrecy. Currently, I work in a neuroscience lab under the guidance of Dr. Watson at W&L. My goal is to apply the knowledge that I have learned to improve my communities. In order to achieve this goal, I will become a physician.

CliftonStrengths Assessment 

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Restorative: Adept at dealing with problems and figuring out what is wrong and solving it.

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Developer: Recognize and cultivate the potential in others. Spots signs of improvement and derive satisfaction from evidence of progress.

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Deliberative: Serious care when making decision and anticipate obstacles

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Adaptability: Go with the flow. Tend to be a “now” person who take things as they come and discover the future one at a time.

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Ideation: Fascinate by ideas and able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

-Albert Einstein

My Identity

I am a Vietnamese Catholic American. What does this sentence mean? ‘Vietnamese Catholic’ tells people about my origin. I was born in Vietnam, grew up in a Catholic family, and came to America when I was eight. As a Vietnamese, I value family and education. I care for my family because they make lots of sacrifices for my well-being. As a Catholic, I love everyone, especially my enemies, the poor, and the unwanted. I believe that small acts of kindness can make a great impact. I love to see people smile. Lastly, American means I will obey the laws and fulfill duties of an American citizen by promoting the health and education in my community. This is who I am.