Valerie Nguyen

Awards

Extracurriculars

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   Treasurer & Webmaster, HOSA - Future Health Professionals

   Held officer roles in HOSA, a national career & technical student organization for future health professionals: Webmaster (junior year) and Treasurer (senior year), after joining the local chapter as a member sophomore year

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   Volunteer, National Honor Society (NHS)

   Completed 50+ community-service hours each year as a junior and senior through the National Honor Society; inducted sophomore year after fulfilling eight hours of community service

3. 3

   Chamber & Concert Orchestra Musician

   Performed in school orchestra all four years of high school - Concert Orchestra as a freshman and Chamber Orchestra for the final three years

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   Varsity Lacrosse Player

   Played four years of high school lacrosse, advancing from JV to varsity competition by the end of freshman year and remaining on varsity through senior year

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   Member, Asian American Student Association (AASA)

   Participated in the Asian American Student Association, a cultural club building connection and community among Asian American students and embracing their heritage

6. 6

   Restaurant & Bubble Tea Shop Worker

   Worked part-time as a freshman at a connected restaurant and bubble tea shop in the service industry

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   Chiropractic Assistant, Happy Spine Chiropractic

   Worked as a chiropractic assistant at Happy Spine Chiropractic (Duluth, GA), running the front desk and supporting patient care; secured the role by independently approaching the office to gain hands-on experience in her intended healthcare field

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   Pharmacy Worker

   Worked at a local pharmacy the summer after junior year (a connection through her church), adding to her healthcare-setting work experience

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   Receptionist, Family Nail Salon

   Worked sophomore year as a receptionist and appointment booker at her aunt's nail salon, managing scheduling and front-desk tasks