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Stanford University

Undergraduate Student at Stanford University

Hello! I am Khoa, an undergraduate student at Stanford University. Ask and you shall recieve, more than insights in college admission at Stanford, I can tell you a reality check about life here as an ambitious pre-medical​/​PhD students. From secret study spots to resources that will fit your need, I know a guy for everything.

About me

  • GenderMale
  • Current academic yearSophomore
  • Age17
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusChemistry
  • Personality typeExtroverted
  • College experience ratingGood

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Saigon, Viet Nam Dallas, Texas

Major(s)

Chemistry and Sociology

Minor(s)

Economics

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Lambda Phi Epsilon, Stanford Pre-Medical Association, Stanford Vietnamese Student Association

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

It was a rough journey but I am still here. I had to move in alone, eat alone, and study alone. Yet through this journey, I found friends, family, and myself. It is a rough yet refreshing and exciting place.

Tip for future students

1. Do NOT limit yourself. 2. Live for you, not your friends. 3. Explore, Fail, Repeat.

Favorite class

SOC113Q: Asian Americans at the Margins allow me to explore the intersectionality of asians in America and how we move, live, and embody our culture in a land far away from what we called home.

Career goals

Hopefully a scientist researching in a clinical background.

Ideal way to spend a free night

No homework notification, milktea and ramen, and my favorite show. All on my bed.

High school or secondary school

I went to North Garland and Garland High School.

Meeting point

Tanner Fountain on the Stanford University campus

Reviews (1)

  • ET

    Khoa was a fantastic guide! The tour of campus was fantastic but more importantly, his advice on the application process, student life, choosing majors, "why Stanford" and writing essays were incredibly helpful. Definitely recommend him to others. My daughter's life was totally changed by this experience and she is now motivated to apply to Stanford. Thanks again!

    Eddie TNovember 2025