The ME project
All about my life & future career
Who am I?
My name is Philip Tran (Vietnamese: Trần Công Tấn). I'm currently 16 years old. My interests is military history, politics, history of Vietnam since 1945. The reason why I love military, and politics a lot, because of my great uncle, and my grandfather. They are commanders of the Vietnam War; although they are in different political views. My great uncle serves the South Vietnamese side (Democratic), while my grandfather is in the North Vietnamese side (Communist). These political sides in the Vietnam War are the main reasons why I like politics a lot. In my political view, I'm more in the Communist side which is the left winged.
My Life Line
April 19, 2000 Age: Birth
This is the hospital where I was born.
October 19, 2002 Age: 2
I've move from North York to Brampton.
April 13rd 2005 Age: 4-5
This is my first time swimming in a pool.
April 15th, 2005 Age: 4-5
This is my first experience at the beach in Vietnam.
August 10th 2010 Age: 10
This is my first time experiencing wild animals. (Why this deer keeps running away from me? :( )
May 4th 2011 Age: 11
This is my first time running for the school team (Cross Country)
October 9th, 2015 Age: 15
I've move to a new house in northern Brampton
October 21st, 2015 Age: 15
This is my first time camping far away from home. However this is sponsored by Bramalea Secondary School. This trip is called "Bramarama"
February 4th 2016
This is my first year in my new high school in Lousie Arbour Secondary School.
My Favorite Things
North Vietnam
This state exists between 1945-1976, after their victory, this government reunified the south together into a Communist controlled Vietnam. My grandfather serve the North Vietnamese government. The government's political theory is intriguing in my opinion. I would like to study the North Vietnamese politics.
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
This is one of my favorite Nintendo 3DS games. I've play Pokemon games since 2009, although I have Pokemon Y on the Nintendo 3DS, but the post-game is kind of bland. Pokemon Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire fixed the post- game. The post game allows you to catch Rayquaza as a semi-final boss. After you defeated the Lorekeeper, you can catch Deoxys, used to be an event Pokemon, now you can catch it in the main game.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
This is my first game I had played when I was a small boy. This game is exclusive for the Nintendo Gamecube. The Gamecube is my first video game console. This game brought back my childhood memories.
My Leadership Style
My leadership style is more like a drill sergeant type. Although this seems to be harsh on some people. However, a drill sergeant is like a motivation not to be scared. For example when the student is too nervous to work, the drill sergeant tries to shout at your face to increase your spirit. Despite my unforgiving taskmaster behavior, I often have sympathy on the trainees, when I'm too rough for them, I will stop acting like a drill instructor for a while so we can form a bond.
External Influence
This seal represents the government of Vietnam. Since I like politics, I study the government of Vietnam. The seal represents my grandfather who serve in the Vietnamese army. He told me many stories about his life, and it influences me to work as a politician. Even my grandfather made a big mistake in his life. During the Hue massacre in 1968, he kills about 2 000 people. So my grandfather told me about laws of war you have to follow.
Internal Influence
During my spare time, I've spend time studying the International Laws of War. This influences me to becoming a better commander. I've also learned that war is not just fighting with no mercy. I want to join the army to stop these ruthless war criminals trying to harm any unarmed civilians. My ultimate dream is to defeat ISIS to free all the Muslims from trying to join the wrong side.
Role Models
General Vo Nguyen Giap, and my grandfather are one of my role models. These two are the main reason why I like to study politics about Vietnam. When I was 10 years old, my grandfather told me about his life in the military, at first "Is he stupid? Why is he risking his own life to fight in the war?" But then when he won the war, and reunified the country to its former state, I realized that war has a purpose; to make your dreams a reality. My grandfather is also my personal bodyguard, whenever I got kidnapped, he sends his troops to search for the kidnapper ,and rescue me.
My Future....
In the future, since it is my honor to follow my family tradition, I will be a commissioned officer in the future. This job is deals with great responsibilities, this job allows you to command any enlisted members, however there is a limit.... You cannot command someone who is higher than you, or use your power to threaten anyone. I can get this job by: graduating high school (Look at your marks and check your GPA to see if you meet the requirements), then go to university to learn about military arts, and sciences. If my marks meet the requirements, apply for the military school, and then train has an student cadet. If I pass, my dream will be come true.
My Family Symbols
Flag of Vietnam (Also Vietnam People's Army)
This is the flag of Vietnam, however the flag says "Quyết thắng", this means "Determined To Win" in Vietnamese. This flag represents my family ,because this is my family's background, and also represents my grandfather in the Vietnam People's Army.
Straw Hat
This hats represents farmers. My family members are working in the country side. However, they are wealthy farmers, got enough money by selling their crops, and food to the market.
Royal Family's Symbol
This dragon represents the Nguyen Dynasty. I'm actually related to them, because of my great aunt who is married to the uncle of the emperor of Vietnam. Unfortunately, the royal family was collapsed in 1954 after the Viet Minh's victory.
Personality Results
Learning Style - VISUAL-KINESTHETIC LEARNER
Personality - ESTJ (Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)
Interest - The Professional
Knowledge - Physical Education
Motivation - Recognition
Compatibility - Private Detective, Judge, lawyer
Colour- Blue/gold
Left Brained.
Careers Test Results:
- Commissioned Officer
- Non-Commissioned Officer
- Judge
- Police Officer
- Correction Officer
- Lawyer