Nguyen came to Brown with interests in neuroscience and computer science; ultimately, his commitment to educational equity for students from all backgrounds led him to concentrate in education studies.
Nguyen failed his science courses.
No doubt about that. But most people would be ashamed by that and never mention their aspiration to be a neuroscientist or computer scientist again. The kid has no shame! To what end would he announce interests in areas he couldn't hack?
Then became a community organizer.