Senior Spotlight: Nob Congpuong

What is a story, happy or otherwise, that you remember that you feel made you into the person you are today?

“Maybe when I knew I got a scholarship from the government to study abroad here for ten years for free.”

 

Do you value your successes or failures more? Why?

“I value failures because I think I can remember what make me fail for a long time, and this push me not to fail with the same thing again and to success in the future.”

 

Is there something that you feel you were meant to do or be?

“I love to travel, so if possible, I would like to travel around the world.”

 

What drives you to do better at something?

“Interest! When I am interested in something, I will dedicate myself to it and find friends who have the same interest. So, they may help me to be better.”

 

If karma was coming back to you, would it help or hurt you?

“I don’t think it can affect me.”

 

What do you want most out of life?

“Happiness, I think I can get it whenever I do something I enjoy.”

 

What terrifies you the most? Describe a scenario where you would feel this way.

“I think it is the first time when I had to fly alone and I lost my way in the airport. I fear so much that I will miss the flight and I will have nowhere to sleep.”

 

What have you given up on?

“My desire to win the math competition, I just failed on my last chance.”

 

Who are you really? Describe yourself without using your name, or any attributes given to you by society and really think. Deep down, who are you?

“Easily, if you take same class with me, you will know that I didn’t talk so much in class, but actually I am talkative and funny person. If you don’t believe, I can show you!”

 

Are you sincere when you talk to other people or are you just being diplomatic?

“Most of time I am sincere when I talk to other people because it is easier, except some situation that may hurt them.”

 

Is there something you wished everyone knew about you?

“I am from Thailand, not Taiwan.”

 

Describe an activity that you love. Now describe a quality that you believe you have acquired through that activity. Give a specific example.

“I love to dive into the tropical sea because it makes me feel relaxed and I can exercise with the beautiful view of under water. It also makes me forget bad things in my life.”