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Robert Mendoza College of Health and Human Development | STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
What is a challenge you have faced and how did you overcome it?
How has the College of Health and Human Development prepared you for your future?
Being denied acceptance into graduate school at CSUF. It never feels good to be rejected, but I knew I could succeed at the graduate level and had to just commit myself to a greater level, which I did by taking extra classes. After applying the second time, I was admitted to the program.
HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS REACH HIGHER!
CHHD has created a scholarly environment, which I believe has allowed me to grow as a student and interact with faculty members. This has been an integral part of my education.
What steps are you taking to graduate on time?
I don’t worry about graduating “on time” here at CSUF. I have come to understand that there is no normal length a student spends in school, and that it is more important to focus on being the best student one can be.
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish
nothing in life.” ~Muhammad Ali
What are some tips you have for students at CSUF? Be honest with yourself and give your best effort when it comes to schoolwork. Do not be afraid to ask questions in class. I believe that the moments you allow yourself to be vulnerable offer the most and biggest moments for you to grow as a person.
Robert Mendoza is a second year graduate student studying Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. He plans to one-‐
day work with champion combat sport athletes. Robert is part of the Sport Psychology club. This club provides him with like-‐minded students with an interest in sport psychology to discuss ideas that are relevant to the field. Robert is also given the opportunity to plan events in
which club members can hone their skills by taking the knowledge learned in the classroom and apply it to athletes. Robert is able to meet new people through being involved. His involvements have allowed him to open his mind to new experiences and ideas.
TITAN PRIDE