HomeFairfax General ForumArrest/Ticket SearchWiki newPictures/VideosChatArticlesLinksAbout
Fairfax County General :  Fairfax Underground fairfax underground logo
Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: September 21, 2006 02:59AM

ok, so i think this is worth mentioning. David Banh, an 18yr old graduated from The University of Virginia with a double major in a single year. WOW!

article only: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/19/AR2006091901779_pf.html
article with ads and pictures: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/19/AR2006091901779.html

attached is a picture of him and an image of some stats that arent in the printer friendly (article only) version.


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540
Attachments:
PH2006092000160.jpg
GR2006092000192.gif

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: RESton Peace ()
Date: September 21, 2006 03:02AM

Yeah I read about that guy. He seems like quite the badass, but I hope he isn't one of those guys who is a dick because of accomlishments at a young age.

It looks like most of his HS was AP classes, plus he went to Jefferson which is like a college in terms of academic expectations. Kids at that school are just hyper-motivated like nothing I've ever seen at a regular school.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: mad max, JD ()
Date: September 21, 2006 03:16AM

My brother and sister went to Jefferson, my parents will kick their collective asses for not getting their college degrees for $200. I took 18 credits one semester in college, it was hell, but then again I'm lazy. And great, another patent attorney, just what I need, more competition.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Tim45 ()
Date: September 21, 2006 08:30AM

Looking at the chart it doesnt appear he took any time off for drinking. And he calls himself a college student.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Lester Burnham ()
Date: September 21, 2006 08:50AM

This must have been a scheduling nightmare in the spring since he needed to be taking at least 10 courses, assuming that nearly all of them were 4-credit labs. Plus, he was paying almost double tuition due to the course overload.

Still, I wonder if he could have gotten just a bit more out of the courses if he decided to do this over four terms instead of two.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: RESton Peace ()
Date: September 21, 2006 08:52AM

he was on scholarships so the money didn't matter.

he got a grant to do grad research so it sounds like he got plenty out of it.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Lurker ()
Date: September 21, 2006 09:56AM

I'll bet he's tons of fun to be around at parties. "What do think about those skins?" "What are Skins??? I was thinking more about why PI is an infinite number..."

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: RESton Peace ()
Date: September 21, 2006 10:17AM

no chance he went to parties. no chance he's ever had sex or drank, for that matter. but yeah, I bet he can recite 500 digits of pi, which is the biggest turn-on ever.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: TRICKIE ()
Date: September 21, 2006 10:59AM

I can't imagine that this kid had a normal college experience. He must have just studied all the time or was in class. I bet he never went to a football game or a concert. I feel sorry for him almost. I wonder if he had ever had a date. Or just thrown a frisbee on the lawn. or watched a fun movie. At least he saved his parents lots of money. Maybe they will buy him a cool car or treat him to a trip to Cancun.

trickie

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Lester Burnham ()
Date: September 21, 2006 11:45AM

Did you read his family background in the Post? He is a first-generation American and his parents came here from Vietnam. Highly unlikely that they are going to splurge on something as trivial as a car or vacation.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: § ()
Date: September 21, 2006 12:58PM

I see a brand new Toyota Camry in his near future. -§

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: ferfux ()
Date: September 21, 2006 01:31PM

Dude,

Academic achievement is great and all but really, there are other things in college to learn. Like socializing. Finding out by listening to your peers mouth off about things so you can test your own views by defending them against those of your peers. oh and Road trips to other colleges to bang your roomates girlfriends roomates who are Droppy slunk. THat and driving to the bad parts of DC to go to shady clubs dance to bad music and or spend too much on beer for girls who are just using you for free beer. This kid better invent a longer lasting Light bulb or solve the Middle East crisis or become President of general motors and invent an SUV that runs on Cow Patties and styrofoam cups or something.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Jester ()
Date: September 21, 2006 01:38PM

I hope he has some streets smarts or the real world is going to eat this guy alive.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: TRICKIE ()
Date: September 21, 2006 02:44PM

I agree with you Ferflux. Poor kid! he's not even cute. A good hairstylist would do wonders for him as would laser surgery. That Chinese guy on Survivor is really cute. I hope this david kid has a nice personality. He might be thelife of the party for all we know!!!

Trickie

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: TheMeeper ()
Date: September 21, 2006 03:10PM

How the heck does anyone take 37 credits in one semester? I'd love to see that schedule, that's insane.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: mariokart ()
Date: September 21, 2006 03:36PM

sucks to be him.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: M ()
Date: September 21, 2006 04:58PM

Yea but I bet he did not pass drivers ed or the dmv test first time around.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: h. ()
Date: September 21, 2006 06:57PM

i'm pretty sure banh is vietnamese for "antichrist". he is clearly an agent of the devil.. nigh is the end of times. damn UVA!

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Adam ()
Date: September 22, 2006 03:56PM

I also read this article, it said he at least 2 classes that were scheduled for the same time. One of the subjects he knew so well, he only went a couple of times and passed.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Hawaii ()
Date: September 22, 2006 06:35PM

I read about this kid in the Post, his accomplishments are very impressive. Some of y'all bring up a good point, though, that college is not just learning in a classroom, but learning through social situations that you run into in those years. Just seeing what he's put himself through with his schoolwork, I imagine he's probably a pretty quiet guy.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2006 06:36PM by Hawaii.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: WashingToneLocian ()
Date: September 22, 2006 09:53PM

Yes, but I got laid this week. Bet old Davy can't say that. Heh.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Firrat ()
Date: September 25, 2006 12:12AM

WashingToneLocian Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Yes, but I got laid this week. Bet old Davy can't
> say that. Heh.


I didnt :( i cant say that either :-\

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: mariokart ()
Date: September 25, 2006 12:20AM

www.getlaidtips.com

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Firrat ()
Date: September 25, 2006 06:27PM

psht me and david will build clones of jessica simpson and jessica alba and will get laid every hour by them WOOT WOOT!

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: 345 ()
Date: September 25, 2006 08:33PM

I bet Gravis could take him

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Someone stole my LMFAO ()
Date: September 30, 2006 08:02PM

B F D...

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Mark Foley ()
Date: October 06, 2006 12:21PM

Does anyone know this kid's IM account?

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: § ()
Date: October 06, 2006 02:42PM

Bahaha! -§

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: yupp!! ()
Date: August 13, 2020 06:01PM

.
Attachments:
A POTUS - Smiling - Confident - Strong Leadership.jpg

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Biden 2020 ()
Date: August 13, 2020 06:02PM

'

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Biden 2020 ()
Date: August 13, 2020 06:10PM

.
Attachments:
Screenshot_2020-08-11-20-19-42-1.png

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: bae wat jue ()
Date: August 13, 2020 06:52PM

Last I heard he was installing vinyl siding and windows for a construction company in Annandale. I guess he burned out of school

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: David Banh(18) of Annandale graduated from UVA in a year!
Posted by: Uhgcx ()
Date: August 13, 2020 09:44PM

Rumor has it he had a great job with a mid 6 figure salary. Then he took the first vacation of his life and flew to Vegas for 3 nights. He ended up extending his vacation for 3 months, lost his job and spent all his life savings on gambling, hookers and blow. In desperation he took a Greyhound bus back to Virginia and got a job installing vinyl siding in Annandale.

Options: ReplyQuote


Your Name: 
Your Email (Optional): 
Subject: 
Attach a file
  • No file can be larger than 75 MB
  • All files together cannot be larger than 300 MB
  • 30 more file(s) can be attached to this message
Spam prevention:
Please, enter the code that you see below in the input field. This is for blocking bots that try to post this form automatically.
  *******    *******    *******   **      **  **    ** 
 **     **  **     **  **     **  **  **  **  ***   ** 
 **         **         **     **  **  **  **  ****  ** 
 ********   ********    ********  **  **  **  ** ** ** 
 **     **  **     **         **  **  **  **  **  **** 
 **     **  **     **  **     **  **  **  **  **   *** 
  *******    *******    *******    ***  ***   **    ** 
This forum powered by Phorum.