{"id":6802,"date":"2024-09-10T14:17:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T21:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/business\/2024\/09\/10\/student-spotlight-marcelo-de-la-maza-mendizabal-24\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:40:41","slug":"student-spotlight-marcelo-de-la-maza-mendizabal-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/2024\/09\/10\/student-spotlight-marcelo-de-la-maza-mendizabal-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Marcelo De La Maza Mendizabal&#039; 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6809 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.30-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.30-PM.png 1036w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.30-PM-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.30-PM-805x1024.png 805w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.30-PM-768x977.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/>Marcelo De La Maza, a dual major in Public Relations and Advertising and Business Administration, is set to graduate from Chapman University in Fall 2024. Originally from S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo\u2019s journey at Chapman began a bit later than planned, but he made every moment count. Starting in Spring 2021, he stepped onto a quiet campus and focused on meeting people and fully engaging in his classes. However, it was in Fall 2021 that his Chapman journey truly took off.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I declared my second major in Business, formed meaningful friendships and shared an apartment with my older brother, who was a senior at the time,&#8221; he recalls. This period marked a time of significant growth and discovery, leading to a semester abroad at City University in London, where he traveled across Europe and formed connections with people from around the world.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Building a Legacy on Campus <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6810 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.03-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.03-PM.png 1060w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.03-PM-227x300.png 227w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.03-PM-775x1024.png 775w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.03-PM-768x1014.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Marcelo&#8217;s campus involvement has been nothing short of impactful. As a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chapmanphidelt\/\">Phi Delta Theta<\/a> fraternity, he held various executive leadership roles, including Scholarship Chair and Warden. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to found the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chapman__entrepreneurs\/\">CEO Club<\/a>, where he organized over a dozen events and fostered a community of innovative, like-minded students.<\/p>\n<p>Marcelo reflects on this achievement with pride: &#8220;Founding and leading the CEO Club allowed me to create a space where students could collaborate and support each other in their entrepreneurial endeavors. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6805 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"208\" \/>Discovering a Passion for Business and Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Initially, Marcelo enrolled at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/dodge\/index.aspx\">Dodge College<\/a> with a keen interest in business. However, it was his brother who introduced him to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/business\/index.aspx\">Argyros College of Business and Economics (ACBE)<\/a>, sparking a newfound passion. &#8220;After visiting the ACBE building and experiencing the lively atmosphere and financial center, I knew it was where I wanted to be,&#8221; Marcelo shares.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/research\/institutes-and-centers\/leatherby-center\/index.aspx\">Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship<\/a> has had the most significant impact on Marcelo&#8217;s academic experience. He attended numerous events, participated in the incubator program, and learned the essentials of starting a business. Marcelo also highlights the value of practical learning: &#8220;Applying what I learned in class and utilizing the school&#8217;s resources have been crucial to my growth,&#8221; he says. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6803 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Marcelo participated in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/research\/center-for-undergraduate-excellence\/surf-program.aspx\"> SURF program at Chapman<\/a>, conducting research related to musical statistics. &#8220;This school-funded project introduced me to academic research,&#8221; he explains, &#8220;and it was an incredible opportunity to explore my interests in music and data.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Navigating Internships and Professional Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Marcelo&#8217;s professional journey has been marked by diverse internships and job experiences, including roles at Create Music Group as an A&amp;R Admin Intern, WMcCan in Business Management, Workflow Arts as a Management &amp; Production Assistant, and the Nescau Marketing Team at Nestl\u00e9. He also engaged in the SURF research program at Chapman University, further broadening his professional horizons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6806 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/1-e1726002292714.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"266\" \/>When asked for advice for students seeking internships or job opportunities, Marcelo is quick to emphasize the importance of networking and personal growth: &#8220;Start early and network with everyone. Find a mentor, make older friends, and always be a good listener. Employers want to see passion and a go-getter attitude,&#8221; he advises.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Balancing Academics, Extracurriculars, and Future Aspirations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Balancing his academic responsibilities as a double major, alongside his extracurricular activities, has not been easy. Marcelo often took on a heavy course load, managing up to 18 credits per semester. &#8220;Time management was crucial,&#8221; he admits, &#8220;I sometimes missed out on fun, and there were moments when coursework was overwhelming, but I learned to manage my time effectively and make the most of my college experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Marcelo is determined to enter the music industry, with the long-term goal of starting his own record label. &#8220;I want to help artists launch their projects from start to finish, including art, merchandise, music, videos, and live performances,&#8221; he states.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Favorite Memory and a Bright Future <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6808 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM.png 2114w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM-1536x1019.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2024\/09\/Screen-Shot-2024-09-10-at-2.02.21-PM-2048x1358.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among his many memories at Chapman, Marcelo fondly recalls performing with his band during a philanthropy event, raising over $500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. &#8220;Despite a hectic week, I managed to do what I love while contributing to a meaningful cause,&#8221; he reflects.<\/p>\n<p>Marcelo De La Maza&#8217;s time at Chapman University has been defined by a relentless pursuit of growth, a passion for business and music, and a commitment to leaving a legacy for future students. As he prepares to graduate, he leaves behind a rich tapestry of experiences and accomplishments, ready to make his mark on the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcelodelamazamendizabal\/\">Connect with Marcelo on Linkedin &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\\&#8221;Start early and network with everyone. Find a mentor, make older friends, and always be a good listener. 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