JUAN MATA Hometown: Houston, TX College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Major: Mechanical Engineering What aspirations do you have for your Lehigh career and beyond? How has Lehigh impacted and/or reinforced those aspirations? I was given the opportunity to do a work study, and during a work-study fair, I found Design Labs, which is part of the Powerhouse. I applied, and I was accepted to work there. I like having hands-on experiences, and working at Design Labs, I know that I get to do what I love to do. Working there will also give me a sense of home: at home, I used to work with my dad, and we were always working with our hands. By participating in Design Labs, I will get a sense of belonging here at Lehigh. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering, and I hope to have a good connection with those professors. I aspire to one day work with a company as a mechanical engineer. A message from Juan: I am very grateful for what I have received, not only the scholarships, but also the opportunities that have been given to me. Coming from parents that never went to school, I never thought that I would be able to leave my state and study at a place like Lehigh. One of my dreams has always been to give my parents the chance to see one of their children walk across the stage to receive their college degree. Now I have the chance to make that dream come true, and for that, and for the opportunity to be here, I will forever be grateful. Thank you so much. Honors and Involvement: Recipient of the Bilingual International Business Diploma One thing on my Lehigh bucket list: I look forward to having fun in the snow.
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