Cathy Huynh

There is no need to tell this to senior Cathy Huynh, whose talents and efforts both in and out of the classroom would leave even the most successful students scrambling to keep up.

Huynh is a senior who plans to graduate in May.Her majors are biology and chemistry, with a concentration in biochemistry.She is also doing an information technology minor.

As if her heavy course load is not enough, Huynh also finds time to be chair of LEADScholars, president of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and co-president of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society.

But it is not all hard work.

"Holding such leadership positions has allowed me to develop numerous friendships with both faculty and students.Those friendships have made my years at Mason very enjoyable," Huynh said."Because I do not live on campus, being involved in extra-curricular activities is my only way of building a strong bond between the Mason community and [me]."

As president of the newly formed leadership honor society, LEADScholars, Huynh has been working with Dr. Tracey Reeves, Associate Director of Leadership Education and Development, with the aim of chartering an Omicron Delta Kappa, (The National Leadership Honor Society), chapter at George Mason University.
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Being well-rounded is extremely important at any point in a person's life and this includes life post-college," said Huynh."So many students become so involved in their studies that they do not make time to demonstrate their other talents.This organization hopes to motivate freshmen and sophomores to achieve a perfect balance in their college careers."

While Huynh is definitely immersing herself in the Mason community and culture she also has strong family ties that motivate her.

"I am first-generation Vietnamese-American and being able to go to college is a major privilege for me," said Huynh."My parents immigrated here in 1982 and have had to make many sacrifices, so I do all I can to make the best of my college experience."

Mason's well-touted diversity was a definite draw for Huynh when choosing a university to attend."I picked Mason because it offers much diversity -- academically, socially and culturally," Huynh said.

Being at Mason also allows Huynh, an only child, to see her family in Arlington daily.

Huynh plans to go to medical school after she graduates in May and her career goals include becoming an orthopedic spine surgeon.She also hopes to do research.Huynh is a fine example of the quality of students here at Mason and she will be one to watch in the coming years.