Biology, computer-science major grateful for help

Six questions for Long Tat, University of Colorado student and recipient of a Buffalo Bicycle Classic Scholarship.

1. What are you studying, and what drew you to this discipline?

I am currently double-majoring in molecular, cellular and development biology and computer science. I have been interested in computer since I was a kid and recently one of my father's friends, a doctor, inspired me and led me into the medical field.

2. What do you hope to be doing in a decade?

For this decade, I hope that I can finish my medical degree or finish my master’s degree.

3. If you could tell a prospective college student only one thing about higher education, what would it be?

If I could tell a prospective college student only one thing about higher education, that would be, “Education is the only bridge to success and to a happier life.”

4. What have you found most memorable or meaningful about your time at CU?

My most memorable time at CU was when I was in Summer Ready program, a program in which selected incoming students stay in school for five days. I made friends and connections with the staff and got to know a lot of different resources on campus.

5. What activities or extracurricular activities do you participate in on campus?

I am currently in the Academic Excellence Program, Student Support Service, TRIO Advanced Study Community. These are several programs that have been providing support to me and help me prepare for college or even higher education.

6. What does it mean to you that you were selected as a Buffalo Bicycle Classic scholar?

The Buffalo Bicycle Classic Scholarship provided me some extra money, which I need for pursuing two different degrees. It saves me time for studying and helping me keep myself on track, and I am proud to be a scholar for the BBC scholarship.

The Elevations Buffalo Bicycle Classic, which raises funds for scholarships, includes ride distances of 14, 35, 50, 70 and 100 miles. To learn more about the Sept. 11 event or to register, click here.

August 2011