50 words about me

A violin student since 2018, I study under the instruction of Nina Bodnar. I am also a part of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, conducted by Dr. Daniel Gee. In the past, I have participated in other levels of the Santa Barbara Youth Ensembles, Junior Chamber Music, and Santa Barbara Strings.

Ever since I first became a part of La Colima Junior High’s orchestra in 2022, I have found a great love for the double bass. Since then, I have been a part of the Santa Barbara Youth Ensembles under the guidance of Marisa McLeod, and am currently in the Philharmonia Orchestra.

The moment I could adequately write English, I became fascinated by the world of words out there. I then continuously produced novels, novellas, short stories, poems, plays, and so much more, ever striving to find my voice in writing, and continue to do so now. I aim to publish a few of my works someday.

Similar to my love for English writing, I am also fascinated by language and the way it connects people and allows them to express themselves. I am currently solidly bilingual in English and Vietnamese, and am learning Spanish. I have previously taken Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 in junior high, and continue Spanish 3 through the Homeschool Spanish Academy.

I have been accepted and enrolled into Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy (DPEA)! This program at Dos Pueblos Senior High School teaches students the basics of engineering through project-based learning in four different areas - Physics, Machine Workshop, Visual Art, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). My DPEA portfolio website is in progress, but you can check it out below.