Hello, my name is Kevin Nguyen. It was originally Vy Nguyen because I was born in Vietnam. I moved to the United States when I was 5 years old and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. As a youngster, I was surrounded by technology because my father is a computer technician. I grew up intrigued with the science behind how computers worked. Playing video games inspired me to pursue a Computer science and Engineering degree here at The Ohio State University. My strongest subject is mathematics, so I believe that my computational skills will aid me as a CSE student. Programming seems like a logical process at first, but using it effectively takes creativity. I plan on using my artistic abilities to compliment the way I code to make efficient and useful programs. I came into this major with aspirations to create video games, but I am currently learning what the computer science field has to offer, and I am open to exploring what I can do with coding.

My top five strengths are as listed below:

1. Social intelligence- I prefer to listen than to speak, which has made me an observant person. This has allowed me to become better at detecting how people feel in certain situations.

2. Prudence- I tend to think about the consequences of my actions. Weighing the benefits before acting has allowed me to make better choices.

3. Teamwork- I enjoy working with people who can do something I can’t. I find that a group of people contributing their talents towards a common goal is a lot more efficient than working alone.

4. Judgement- I believe that there is always two sides to a story. Considering different perspectives has allowed me to be more open to others rather than enclosing myself inside my own truth.

5. Kindness- I love seeing people happy. When I see people happy as a result of what I did, it motives me to continue to do good deeds.