Blog Assignment: One
When I was invited on this study abroad program by Jose Rodriguez, I immediately knew that by the description, spending two weeks in Oaxaca would further expand my knowledge of Latin American culture. To briefly summarize my professional aspirations, I am a first generation college student, pre-law, majoring in Political Science with a minor in international relations/human rights. Unlike the majority of my counterparts in the pre-law program that wish to pursue their own private practice or be counsel to a mega-corporation, I see myself speaking before the general assembly at the United Nations. It is in my opinion, that Latin Americans have been historically disenfranchised by the world, manipulated by free trade, and have placed their future in empty promises made by the more heavily industrialized world. It is my intent that when I arrive in Mexico, I am able to see life through the perspective of those residing within its borders, instead of on the outside looking in. That when I graduate and am accepted into law school, that I will become an advocate for reform in foreign policy and the possibility that I will someday rise to the position of being in a global, political arena. No one possesses clairvoyance, however I know that this experience will further strengthen my desire to further enhance and bring progress to the Latino community.
- Miguel A. Ramirez Jr.
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