As a college student, Diego Mendoza, a 23-year-old sophomore from Hooker, Oklahoma, had his eyes set on his goals early.
Mendoza is a college student majoring in general psychology with a dream of one day owning his own psychology practice.
He said he wants to help others using the knowledge he has gained from his classes at Northwstern.
With his passion for psychology, Mendoza also loves gaming and has a desire to create content to entertain and inspire others.
“I was always fascinated by the workings of the human mind,” Mendoza said.
Mendoza’s interest in psychology began at an early age and did not regress as he went through high school.
He explored different areas of psychology, from cognitive psychology to behavioral psychology and more.
At Northwestern, he has taken classes in a variety of psychological theories and ideas, so he has a broad knowledge of many areas of psychology, he said.
He realized that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives through his work in psychology.
INSPIRING OTHERS
However, Mendoza also has a creative side, with a love for gaming and content creation.
For Mendoza, gaming is a way to relax and unwind, but also an opportunity to connect with others and share his experiences.
He is working toward having a consistent streaming platform and other social media platforms to inspire others to also pursue their passions and do what they enjoy.
With Mendoza’s interest in psychology and passion for gaming and content creating, he is well on his way to making his dream a reality, he said.
As he continues to pursue his dreams, he is giving his all to make a lasting impact on the world around him, he said. He plans to use his dreams and goals to push others to be better themselves.
“I really want people to know that it is never too late to push for a dream they have always dreamed of,” Mendoza said.