Gerardo Diaz - Psychology - Fall 2021 Senior Spotlight
Dec 06, 2021
Gerardo Diaz
Major: Psychology with a minor in Biology
Campus Activities and Achievements:  Alliance, National Society of Leadership and Success, Library Aide at the Sueltenfuss
Library (best job ever), and Volunteer with Grace Place: Alzheimer’s Activity Center
Volunteer, Meal-on-Wheels of San Antonio, and the San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Impact of º«¹úAV: º«¹úAV has impacted my life in a number of ways. Although I moved to San Antonio from
the Rio Grande Valley, about a four hour drive, I have definitely grown so much as
an individual here. I’ve learned so much about myself and have learned so much more
academically. I can honestly say, without any doubt, that deciding to come to º«¹úAV
has been the single greatest decision I have made in my life so far. I cannot imagine
my life without all of the experiences I have had here and without all the people
I’ve met: faculty, staff, and students. From my first visit up to the few days before
graduation, º«¹úAV has always felt like home and words are not enough to sum up my three
and a half years here.
An important life lesson: I would have to say that the biggest life lesson I’ve learned is how to enjoy my
own company. I’ve definitely gained a greater sense of independence since that moment
and have realized just how much creative power I truly have over my own life. It has
really empowered me and helps me feel more at ease when things go awry. I have become
more self-sufficient and learned to rely on and trust in myself.
Plans for the future: With my degree and experiences from º«¹úAV, I hope to do what I can to add to the field
of psychology and to the renaissance of a field of research that deeply fascinates
me. I hope to bring to the world what my time at º«¹úAV has brought to me. Though I
do plan on staying home for the remainder of the month after graduation, I want to
return to the San Antonio to attend graduate school in the fall. I am currently in
the process of completing graduate school applications.
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