From Computational Chemistry to Graduate School
I learned to conduct independent research, program algorithms, and present my ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
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Luong Nguyen ’12, Ph.D. Candidate
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I learned to conduct independent research, program algorithms, and present my ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
My history as a dancer combined with my interest in the human body and how it works drew me towards dance medicine.
The dance program at MHC nurtured and launched my multi-faceted career in dance.
"The ability to chart your own unique path is tremendously valuable in becoming an independent thinker and researcher."
Because of the academic rigor and encouragement I experienced at MHC, I have a life and career of passion and purpose.
My perseverance and the guidance I received at Mount Holyoke allowed me to make my vision of serving tribal communities a reality.
I will continue to pursue my passion in law school to fight against corruption, especially in international law.
“When I applied to Columbia, they exempted me from writing their MA essay on the basis of my Mount Holyoke thesis.”
MHC prepared me for graduate school, and my background in neuroscience and chemistry has given me a leg up in pharmacy classes.
One skill I found very valuable from my time at MHC was my time spent teaching in PLUMS. The skill of teaching is very important when I TA a class or when I'm explaining my project to my lab mates.