Meet Sergio Mendez

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WEEK 1-2 : Building Acadmic and Personal Goals

BHAG: Become a successful doctor in the medical field who changes the loves of the people he encounters.

What drives my BHAG: The sacrifices my parents made for me are the primary reason I want to pursue a career in the medical field. 

Why: Doctors are symbols of hope, and I want to be this symbol for people to change/save their lives for the better.

How: I will strive to always succeed in school in order to hopefully be admitted into medical school and then to become a doctor.

What: Once I become a doctor, I will use my skills and knowledge to positively impact my community by helping both in the hospital environment and in my own family.

Long Term Goals: As a LU student, I will take advantages of all of the opportunities available including organizations, STAR Services, and research opportunities to further advance my knowledge in school and medicine. Additionally, I want to excel in school maintaining all A's and creating bonds that will transition into adulthood once I have a family of my own.

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WEEK 3-4 : Developing a Research Agenda

1. My specific area of interest is Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. I am considering conducting my research in the Biology or Psychology department. 

2. One of the main challenges I will face is balancing my work and extracurricular activities both at Lamar and in my community. My main focus is always on my studies, but I have to manage my stress levels while studying for tests such as the MCAT and building relationships in my organizations outside of school. 

3. I am currently involved in AMSA, MedLife, Honor Student Association, and the HSA's intramural volleyball team. I also hope to join the Lamar Ambassadors and find a menor to accomplish undergraduate research.

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WEEK 5-6 : Becoming a Self-Differentiated Leader

1. I will know if I am a successful leader when my friends and classmates begin to recognize the changes I have made within my organizations and at Lamar. I will strive to make an impact at Lamar by leaving behind positive effects that will benefit future individuals who attend Lamar University. I want these future leaders to have the resources to succeed in their field which means it must begin by someone deciding to speak up.

2. The barriers holding me from becoming a leader is my concern to "fit in" to the social norms. Self-differentiated leaders should hold firm on their beliefs, but unfortunately I succumb to others beliefs in order to not feel abandoned and feel accepted by others. Nevertheless, I have begun to stand my ground in order to develop the skills to feel and appear as a leader in my community.