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Meet Our Students: Carlos Diaz


Carlos Diaz 

 

Preferred pronouns:

He/His 

 

Age:

24

 

Residence:

West Valley City

 

From:

Washington State 

 

Current major:

My current major is Social Work. I chose this career field because I know I can make an impact on people’s lives.  

  

Academic goals:

I hope to one day have my masters in Social Work, but until then at least be in the field of substance abuse counseling. 



Dream job:

Becoming a substance abuse counselor is my ultimate goal. I decided to continue helping others as I was helped. 

 

Plan B:

There is no plan B because Plan A will work. 

 

Why higher education:

To continue growing and learning as an individual, and to remind me to keep and have an open mind. 

 

Why SLCC:

I chose Salt Lake Community College because I have friends who have graduated from here. They loved it. 



What motivates you or inspires you at school and/or in life:

What motivates me is knowing what there is once you hit rock bottom. Nothing. Learning from my mistakes also plays a big role in motivating me. 


Important life and/or career lessons you have learned so far:

Always spread love and positivity because you never know what someone is going through. 

 

Best advice you have been given or that you give others:

To keep going and never stop 

 

Family:

Two brothers, a sister and a child of my own. 

 

Hobbies:

Being around my kid and growing a business.  

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