Vibol Sokhathavine (Academic Year 2025-2026) – bittersweet, overwhelming, chaotic
Favorite Quote: ” Everything will be okay in the end, so if it’s not okay it’s not the end”
An interesting fact about Thavine is that she believes hojicha is much better than matcha, can’t handle spicy food but still loves eating buldak, and has lived abroad in Australia.
Her favorite subject is Microeconomics because it applies logic to real-life situations and helps her understand why people make the decisions they do. The most challenging assignment for Thavine is the Research Capstone Project because it is very time-consuming and demanding, as she is fully responsible for the entire research process from start to finish. She had to carefully select reliable sources and analyze them thoroughly to ensure her findings were accurate and meaningful. She believes the subjects that will prepare her most for life after high school are Biology and Chemistry, as they will serve as the foundation for her major, since she plans to pursue nursing.
Outside of school, Thavine enjoys playing volleyball. Her most memorable moment at AUPPHS-FA is celebrating with friends at prom.
After graduating from AUPPHS-FA, Thavine hopes to pursue nursing in Australia. Her advice to juniors at AUPPHS-FA: “Friends come and go, so don’t beat yourself up for it.”