Hi everyone my name is Van Nguyen! I am Vietnamese-American and I am from Houston, Texas. My favorite thing about home is the diversity which gives way for learning about new cultures and meeting new people. However, as diverse that we are we are very much self-segregated and not very inclusive which creates barriers for those who strive to leave their situations. I also work for the Asia Society Texas Center as our youth council facilitator which I am currently doing remotely here on campus. Our youth council gives students a safe space to explore identity and have cross cultural conversations with students from all around Houston and the greater area.
Outside of work, some of my hobbies include knitting, writing letters, and watching k-dramas. The most recent k-drama that I watched was "When the Camilla Blooms" and I definitely recommend it. One interesting skill I have is that I can maintain a perfect ratio of boba pearls to tea when drinking boba, also known as bubble tea. I am definitely looking forward to meeting you all!