Senior Salute - Mason Garza

Our "Senior Salute" series continues with Mason Garza from the men's soccer team. Garza is an urban studies major from Kirkland, Washington.

Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose Wooster because I wanted to play soccer in school while also getting away from home to develop my own self.

Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: Being a Fighting Scot means you work hard and strive to be a better person on and off the field.

Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: Some of my favorite memories are hanging around my team at Lowry Student Center and going up to Cleveland for a teammate's birthday.

Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part is being able to play the sport you love and having a team to keep you focused while you are pursuing your academics.

Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I have joined a lot of club sports during my offseason, including the club volleyball and club soccer teams.

Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Hamed Goharipour is probably the professor who had the biggest impact on me, because he was the reason I decided to become an urban studies major.

Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people and resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: I think APEX was a big help for me as a first-year and sophomore. I struggled a lot academically in the beginning years of college. APEX helped me get my footing so I could adjust to college.

Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: My I.S. studies how policy and planning effects the 2026 World Cup legacy.

Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My team had the opportunity to go to Cape Town, South Africa on an international trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I am glad I was able to go with my team.

Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: Time management is important. Do not put off work until the last minute!

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