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Mario Mendiola

January 10, 2022

Mario’s Day

Mario Mendiola is a criminology senior.

He transferred to UT Dallas in the spring of 2020 to help fulfill his goal of becoming a probation officer. While at UTD, he has also become involved in the Transfer Mentor Program as a mentor.

Outside of his classwork, Mario is a father and works part-time for a small business. When he’s not at work or school, he loves caring for his 3-month-old son. He also likes to play soccer, cook and enjoys gaming.

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8:00 a.m.

Meet Mario! He’s graduating this fall with a bachelor’s degree in criminology from @utdepps. Check out a day in his life as a Comet!

8:16 a.m.

UTD sidewalk on a sunny day. 48 degrees.

48° F. Right on time for class.
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10:15 a.m.

Exterior of UTD McDermott Library, with books and pencil emoji.

Study session after class
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12:05 p.m.

Working on my research proposal for my senior research seminar course!
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2:00 p.m.

Student view in a classroom. A screen in front reads, November meetings, end of semester wrap-up. Clapping hands emoji.

Transfer mentor program training session.
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5:25 p.m.

A soccer field at night. Several soccer balls are lined up facing a goal. Ball and strong arm emoji.

Time for training
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7:10 p.m.

Got the Christmas tree put up
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7:40 p.m.

A plate of chicken, rice and asparagus.

Quick and tasty dinner!
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8:32 p.m.

TV screen shows FIFA 22 game. Game controller and soccer ball emoji.

Little bit of gaming before bed
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3:51 a.m.

Mario feeding a baby with a bottle. Grinning and sleepy emoji.

Middle of the night feeding routine with my son Thiago
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