Novice Sengdao has been studying with GVI for 2 years, and is in GVI Laos highest level English class where he has been preparing
for college interviews and scholarship essays for nearly a year. In November, when President Barack Obama came to visit Laos,
Novice Sengdao was interviewed by a journalist from the Washington Post about his emotions surrounding this historic event. In
March this year, he received a personal letter from the former president in regards to the interview and a second article was
published about on the Washington Post website. Novice Sengdao is also a student at the local Monk High School, where most of
the Novices in Luang Prabang study a variety of academic subjects. But for this young Novice, his upcoming graduation comes with
an exciting new adventure ahead!
After weeks of preparation and practice, the time came for the big interview. He travelled several hours by bus from Luang Pra-
bang to Vientiane to take the interview alongside many other applicants. Novice Sengdao was selected in the top ten, of which 2
would be given scholarships as well as placement at a UWC. A week later, GVI Laos staff were happily informed by Novice
Sengdao that he had been accepted into the program with a scholarship to Singapore! One of Novice Sengdaos dreams is to
have the opportunity study in the United States, and this scholarship is certainly a step in the right direction. Congratulations
Novice Sengdao, GVI Laos is bursting with happiness and pride at this wonderful accomplishment and look forward to seeing
where the future takes you!