| Name: | Víctor Vicente Ochoa Contreras (GU9800201) |
| | Birthday: | November 1, 1989 |
| | Discipline: | Systems Engineering |
| | University: | San Carlos de Guatemala |
| | Location: | Guatemala |
| | Completion Date: | January 2015 |
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Gender: Male
Church Denomination: Central American Church
Please list the languages you speak: Spanish
Please list the languages you can read and write: Spanish
At what age did you accept Christ? 9 years old
Where did you accept Christ? Home
Describe your family life: I grew up in a family where my mom, siblings and I were Christians but my dad was Catholic. Lately, he has heard about God and we are praying that he would one day accept Jesus as his Savior. I am the second oldest of three children in my family. My younger brother, Carlos (15), will start studying 10th grade My older sister, Leticia (24), is completing all the credit hours required for getting a bachelor's degree in law. The reason why my sister could continue studying in the university is because she is a LDP student. My parents sell at the market, which is one hour away from home. My mom's name is Ruth Contreras and she is 40 years old. My dad is Vicente Ochoa and he is 48. My house has two rooms and a bathroom.
Describe your childhood community environment: From pre-primary school to 6th grade, I studied at a school near from my house. Its name was "1o de Mayo." During those years, I met one of my best friends. One of the challenges I had was talking about God's Word to those who were not believers.
List your personal interests and hobbies: My personal interests are being a sensitive person for those who are in need, growing up spiritually and developing a better knowledge of computer and numerical sciences.
List one of your overall goals for each category below:
Academic: Get a bachelor's degree in systems engineering within five years and continue studying for a master's degree
Economic/professional: Create a company for giving technical support to another companies and help public institutions
Physical: Do exercises for losing weight and shaping my muscles
Social: Be a good child and in the future, a good husband and father
Spiritual: Grow and continue on God's path everyday, behaving as God's child
Did you select your course of study or was it assigned to you? Selected
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Enrolled Date: January 1, 2009
Is a thesis, apprenticeship or license required for this student's course of study? Thesis and Apprenticeship
Is the student attending class full time? Yes
Where is the student going to live while attending the university this year? Off-campus housing
If off-campus, select who the student will live with: Live with parents
List the student's special achievements, strengths and awards: He has a good attitude and is honest, loyal and commited to serving God. He set a goal of learning how to play guitar and he achieved it in 2002. This was done so he could play it at church. Now, he plays guitar at every Sunday service.
List the reasons that the advisory committee selected this student: He has a strong academic background, overcame expectations for his professional life and has an integrated family. TESTIMONY
How did you come to accept Christ as your personal Savior? I remember when I was 9 years old, I was at the student center in a Bible class. The teacher was talking about God's love for us and how He came and gave His life for us on the cross. At the end, she invited those who wanted to accept Christ as their Savior and some of my classmates went forward, but I was a little bit afraid. Our teacher prayed for them and I observed how she did it. When I came home, there was such a feeling in my heart for accepting Christ as my Savior. Using my teacher's prayer as an example, I made my decision to accept Christ as my personal Savior.
Describe your relationship with the Lord today: Lately, I have kept in touch with my Lord constantly. I try to take more time to be with Him and ask for wisdom in what I have planned to do. I feel I am continuing to grow and will be better in my relationship with God in the future.
What impact did Compassion have on your personal and spiritual development? Compassion has been an important factor in my life. Thanks to this institution, I realized I am God's child and invited Him to be my Savior. Also, thanks to Compassion, I was able to afford my study fees up to 12th grade because my family was in real difficult economic times. Compassion was always there for me.
How are you currently serving in your local church? I am serving as a musician and youth group leader. Lately I have been involved as teacher for children's devotionals.
What person has had the most influence on your life and why? There are two people who have influenced my life. They are my parents. They have made an effort to teach us the main principles of life.
How do you plan to use your degree to advance the kingdom of God? I will try to use my degree to show my co-workers how God lives inside me. This includes my attitudes of honesty, responsibility and transparency.
What spiritual challenges do you think you will face during your university or LDP experience? I know by going to the university, I will meet a lot of people who are not Christian. I will try to take advantage of these opportunities to share God's Word and show God's character by means of my attitude. In the Leadership Development Program, I think I will be strengthened more for being a great leader who influences a lot of young people.
What is your favorite Bible verse and why? I like 2 Timothy 1:7 which says, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control." I like it a lot because God has helped me in some situations where I had no strength for going on. It reminds me that God did not create me as a coward, but He strengthens me to continue accomplishing my goals. | 
