Embracing My Culture
Growing up, I was always, in a way ashamed, of my culture because of the ridiculous stereotypes that came alongContinue Reading
Tag: Authenticity
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What Happens When You Let Other People Tell You Who You Are?
I heard it, I felt it, and then I took ownership of it. The label was my enemy, and myContinue Reading
Final Thoughts: Move Forward
On,Tuesday, April 18th, I had my first interactive tabling session and it was a success! Many students participated by takingContinue Reading
The Chronicles of a Queer Afro-Latina
What happens when you are what you have always been taught not to be, while at the same time, fully embodying the best of all your loved ones’ hopes?
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Clichéd Experiences or Something More?
I guess it’s true. Time really does fly when you are having fun. I am not even apologizing for theContinue Reading
Is Isolation Good for You?
If you are someone like me, you are probably a person who really enjoys time alone and solace. My favoriteContinue Reading
Unboxed
So far I have written about coming out, dealing with family members who are not supportive of my sexuality, andContinue Reading
Journeying into Brave
claim it. all of it. release what no longer serves you. journey forward. be unashamed. be unapologetic. love yourselfContinue Reading
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Sky High
So, I did it. This past weekend we traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland – the extreme sports capital of Europe –Continue Reading
Into the Unknown
Sitting in my mandatory class meeting for EOP, Maritza Martinez, had said something that resounded in me and my currentContinue Reading
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