Tommy Nguyen

Where are you from? Vietnam. I transferred to GC for my junior and senior year

What first sparked your interest in Management? Business, in general, has always been my interest since a young age. Knowing how to operate businesses is my long-term goal.  I hope to have my own business in the future.

Have you taken part in any groups on campus during your college tenure? If so, which ones and why? I have joined the GC International Club and the GC Men’s Soccer Club. As a business major, learning and understanding new cultures is important. The International Club is an organization that helped me learn about different cultures. I have also always enjoyed playing soccer; not only being able to play soccer in the club, but I also have the opportunity to meet new friends/teammates.

What is your proudest moment at Georgia College, and can you describe the events that led to that moment? I have been proud of my whole journey at GC.

What are your plans after college? I will be working for a logistics firm for a year to gain experience. Afterward, I will go back to my home country to work, and hopefully, be able to start my own business.

What led to your interest in Management? There is no specific event that led to my interest in management since I’ve always been interested in Business. However, I have a concentration in Logistics/Supply Chain Management. Taking and having an interest in the first course of Supply Chain and Logistics is the most important event that led me to choose my concentration.

What is the importance of Business Management in today’s world? Today’s world is all about globalization and technology; Business Management is the key to connecting them together.

Where do you hope to go next? Wherever the world leads me. I would love to work in different countries if the opportunities present themselves.

What did you find most surprising about Georgia College? The openness of GC professors is one thing I found surprising, especially in the College of Business. They do care about the students’ growth and future success.

What was your favorite part of attending Georgia College, and how do you think that might influence your future? The classes are small so that students and professors have more interaction. Plus, the courses are well designed to help students have a good preparation before starting their careers.

What advice would you give to incoming students at Georgia College? Take as many courses, that you think you’d like, as possible. More importantly, be open to any opportunities during college. Lastly, pick the opportunity that gives you the most options in the future.