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Nhi Hoang

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Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Hometown: 
Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Academic Area of Interest:
Economics

On-Campus Involvements: 
The Center for Career Success is my first official involvement on campus.

Nickname and How You Got It:
My family calls me Bông (which both mean flower and cotton in Vietnamese). I don't know where they got that name, it just stuck with me ever since I was a child (it's even weird to hear my parents call my real name at home).

Why Did You Pick Your Major?: 
It's still too soon for me to decide, but I'm kind of leaning toward Economics right now. I simply enjoy reading and watching videos about the financial industry in general.

What Occupation Did You Want When You Were Little?: 
Teacher. I used to find writing on the board (using chalk) so cool as a kid.

#1 Tip for Students Using the Center for Career Success: 
Come to Career Closet to chat 1:1 with the people from PCL.

Sprite or Sierra Mist?: 
Sprite.

Your Favorite Event with the Center for Career Success?:
PCL Power Hours. I received several great tips to edit my resume.

Place You Have Been that You Would Love to Go Back To?: 
Definitely Japan. I am craving for some authentic matcha ice cream and eel rice.

Favorite Resource We Provide Students With: 
Big Interview.

Favorite Class You Have Taken at Knox:
CS 141-Introduction to Computer Science.

Last Movie or TV Show You Watched:
Singing in the Rain (1952).

One Place Within Walking Distance of Knox that You Would Recommend a New Student Visit:
The Beanhive - a cozy coffee shop with great beverages and pastries.

Pizza or Pancakes?:
Pancakes.

Favorite Sport or Sports Team:
I don't really like sports in general :( the only exercise I do is going to the gym.

Knox College

https://www.knox.edu/offices/career-success/2024-2025-peer-career-advisors/hoang-nhi

Printed on Monday, December 9, 2024