Featured student: Paola Mendoza
| Name: | Paola Mendoza |
|---|---|
| School: | St. John's University |
| Hometown: | Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
| Major: | Homeland Security |
A 2026 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Paola will attend St. John's University. She shared that many factors went into her decision to enroll, "I wanted to change my major towards something that was more involved with law and government."
Paola previously attended Queens College and at St. John's, she will pursue a Homeland Security major with plans to work in penal law after graduation.
We asked Paola:
Why did you choose to attend a Catholic college/university?
My family is Catholic, and I know I will feel more at home attending a Catholic university. The people, the values we learn, and our surroundings are all important when striving to grow and become a better version of ourselves. I also want to develop a closer relationship with God.
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
The campus, meeting new people, and the chapel.
What advice would you share with students who are considering transferring?
Trust yourself, you did this for a reason. Don’t forget it.
Paola previously attended Queens College and at St. John's, she will pursue a Homeland Security major with plans to work in penal law after graduation.
We asked Paola:
Why did you choose to attend a Catholic college/university?
My family is Catholic, and I know I will feel more at home attending a Catholic university. The people, the values we learn, and our surroundings are all important when striving to grow and become a better version of ourselves. I also want to develop a closer relationship with God.
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
The campus, meeting new people, and the chapel.
What advice would you share with students who are considering transferring?
Trust yourself, you did this for a reason. Don’t forget it.