VOLUNTEERING HAS HELPED ME BECOME A MORE COMPASSIONATE AND UNDERSTANDING PERSON. FROM SUPPORTING CHILDREN AT THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO HELPING NEWCOMERS ADJUST TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH US CONNECTED, I HAVE LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPATHY, PATIENCE, AND KINDNESS. VOLUNTEERING AT MISSION ARLINGTON HAS ALSO TAUGHT ME THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK TO MY COMMUNITY.
THESE EXPERIENCES HAVE SHOWN ME THAT EVEN SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE.
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Quynh Anh
“Madalynn”
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ALL
ABOUT
Truong
Madalynn Truong
Hi! My name is Quynh Anh or Madalynn Truong, and I was born and raised in Vietnam before moving to the States in 2024. I am currently a senior at Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas.
Throughout high school, I played varsity tennis and served as secretary of the National Honor Society and Key Club, as well as vice president of the Student Asian Cultural Association. These experiences have helped me grow as a leader, build meaningful connections, and become more involved in my school community.
Outside of school, I enjoy baking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing with children. I am also passionate about scuba diving and have earned my Open Water Diver certification.
As I prepare for the next chapter of my life, I look forward to the opportunities, experiences, and friendships that await me at Texas Christian University. I am excited to continue learning, growing, and making lasting memories as I begin this new journey.
Volunteer
MISSION ARLINGTON
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
HEART2HEART
US CONNECTED
Sports
TENNIS AND GOLF
PLAYING VARSITY TENNIS HAS HELPED ME DEVELOP DISCIPLINE, PERSEVERANCE, AND TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS. BALANCING PRACTICES, MATCHES, AND SCHOOLWORK HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO STAY COMMITTED TO MY GOALS AND REMAIN FOCUSED UNDER PRESSURE. TENNIS HAS ALSO SHOWN ME THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND LEARNING FROM BOTH WINS AND LOSSES.
ALTHOUGH I DO NOT PLAN TO CONTINUE PLAYING TENNIS COMPETITIVELY IN COLLEGE, I WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE MEMORIES, FRIENDSHIPS, AND LESSONS THE SPORT HAS GIVEN ME. AS I BEGIN MY JOURNEY AT TCU, I HOPE TO CARRY THE SAME DETERMINATION AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS INTO NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
ALTHOUGH I DO NOT PLAN TO CONTINUE PLAYING TENNIS COMPETITIVELY IN COLLEGE, I WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE MEMORIES, FRIENDSHIPS, AND LESSONS THE SPORT HAS GIVEN ME. AS I BEGIN MY JOURNEY AT TCU, I HOPE TO CARRY THE SAME DETERMINATION AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS INTO NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
Clubs
KEY CLUB SECRETARY
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SECRETARY
STUDENT ASIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION VICE PREZ
SERVING AS SECRETARY OF KEY CLUB AND THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, AS WELL AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION, HAS HELPED ME GROW AS A LEADER AND BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MY SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
THESE ROLES HAVE TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION, TEAMWORK, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH PLANNING ACTIVITIES, SUPPORTING CLUB MEMBERS, AND PROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS, I HAVE LEARNED HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS, LISTEN TO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THESE EXPERIENCES HAVE ALSO STRENGTHENED MY CONFIDENCE AND INSPIRED ME TO CONTINUE SERVING OTHERS. AT TCU, I HOPE TO BUILD ON THESE SKILLS BY JOINING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, EMBRACING DIFFERENT CULTURES, AND CONTRIBUTING TO A WELCOMING CAMPUS COMMUNITY.
THESE ROLES HAVE TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION, TEAMWORK, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH PLANNING ACTIVITIES, SUPPORTING CLUB MEMBERS, AND PROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS, I HAVE LEARNED HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS, LISTEN TO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THESE EXPERIENCES HAVE ALSO STRENGTHENED MY CONFIDENCE AND INSPIRED ME TO CONTINUE SERVING OTHERS. AT TCU, I HOPE TO BUILD ON THESE SKILLS BY JOINING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, EMBRACING DIFFERENT CULTURES, AND CONTRIBUTING TO A WELCOMING CAMPUS COMMUNITY.
PALs
PEER ASSISTANCE AND LEADERSHIP
PALS TREASURER
WORKING WITH CHILDREN HAS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE PARTS OF HIGH SCHOOL. GETTING TO KNOW THEM, BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS, SERVING AS A MENTOR, AND HELPING GUIDE THEM TOWARD BECOMING THE BEST VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLY REWARDING EXPERIENCE.
BEING A PAL HAS TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE, UNDERSTANDING, AND BEING SOMEONE OTHERS CAN LOOK UP TO. IT HAS ALLOWED ME TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, ENCOURAGE STUDENTS THROUGH CHALLENGES, AND CELEBRATE THEIR GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT HAS SHOWN ME HOW EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTS OF KINDNESS AND SUPPORT CAN MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE.
THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE, I HAVE GROWN NOT ONLY AS A LEADER BUT ALSO AS A PERSON, AND I HOPE TO CONTINUE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OTHERS IN THE FUTURE.
BEING A PAL HAS TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE, UNDERSTANDING, AND BEING SOMEONE OTHERS CAN LOOK UP TO. IT HAS ALLOWED ME TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, ENCOURAGE STUDENTS THROUGH CHALLENGES, AND CELEBRATE THEIR GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT HAS SHOWN ME HOW EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTS OF KINDNESS AND SUPPORT CAN MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE.
THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE, I HAVE GROWN NOT ONLY AS A LEADER BUT ALSO AS A PERSON, AND I HOPE TO CONTINUE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OTHERS IN THE FUTURE.
Certifications
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OLYMPIA CAMP 2026
Leader of Activity Team
OLYMPIA CAMP 2024
Outstanding Supervisor
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Korea–Vietnam Program
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Class of Hope Volunteer
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Official Volunteer Record
PADI INTERNATIONAL
Open Water Diver
HONOR SOCIETY
NHS Chapter Certificate
FINE ARTS MUSEUM
1st Prize Art Award
More about
Utopia
summer camp
What it is ?
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A summer camp for kids aged 6–12 to explore careers and discover their interests.
Hosting this summer camp help me develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills while gaining experience in career education and child development.
Where ?
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Hosted by The Olympia Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam.
TCU
Why TCU ?
AS SOMEONE WHO HOPES TO BE THE FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES, ATTENDING TCU WOULD BE A MEANINGFUL MILESTONE FOR BOTH ME AND MY FAMILY.
I AM ESPECIALLY DRAWN TO PURSUING A DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT AT THE NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BECAUSE I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO LEAD TEAMS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THE BNSF NEELEY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INTERESTS ME BECAUSE IT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN MY LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND COLLABORATION.
I ALSO HOPE TO BENEFIT FROM MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTIONS WITH BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH AREA TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AND EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER PATHS. HAVING MOVED FROM VIETNAM TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2024, I VALUE LEARNING FROM PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES.
I BELIEVE TCU WILL HELP ME GROW INTO A CONFIDENT AND THOUGHTFUL LEADER, BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND GAIN THE SKILLS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN MY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. #GOFROGS!
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