Voon GOh

Hometown: Singapore/The Woodlands, TX

Major: Management Information Systems (MIS)

Year: Sophomore

1. Why did you join ABSA?

I joined ABSA to find a community! I graduated from a relatively small high school and not many of my peers were going to UT. Despite everything being online, I was able to find a group of people who were so genuine, empathetic, and funny. Through ABSA, I've been able to find a wonderful and supportive family!

2. What is your favorite ABSA memory?

There are so many to choose from. I think my favorite ABSA memory is time spent offline getting to know people I've only ever seen on Zoom. Running into people on and off campus has helped me create memories and relationships that will far outlast the global pandemic.

3. What’s your favorite thing about UT Austin?

The city!!! I grew up in a very cookie-cutter suburb so it was a nice change of pace to see and experience all the city has to offer. I love the nature throughout the cities and all the parks, especially auditorium shores. I also LOVE food a lot and Austin has a ton of different options to explore.

4. If you could give one piece of advice to your freshman self, what would it be?

I would simply tell my freshman self to stop stressing and be patient. Freshman year, I thought I had to have everything figured out, like where I wanted to go post-grad, what I wanted to do, etc. As the semesters passed by and after talking to some wonderful upperclassmen, I realized that nobody actually really knows what they really want out of life. Your major is simply something you will study for a little bit of time, not a boundary that should confine you. College is a time where we get to play pseudo adulthood, all the freedom and barely any money, we just have to go with the flow and see what happens.

5. What is your dream job?

I an unsure of the exact job but something along the lines of eating good food, traveling, sleeping in, and making a large sum of money. As I currently do not know how to go about pursuing a job that involves all of these aspects, I hope to work somewhere in the tech sector. I really enjoy learning about new and innovative technologies and how they can help people.

6. What’s your favorite TV Show/Movie/etc?

Criminal Minds, Bridgerton, Crash Landing On You, Patriot Act, Suits

7. What is one thing that you love about yourself?

Idk I guess I'm just pretty cool

8. Name the top five things on your bucket list

In no particular order:

  1. Buy a house on Lake Tahoe

  2. Try a food delicacy from every country

  3. Travel to every continent

  4. Ride a bike

  5. Hike in cool places