I have been fortunate to call many places my home over the past five years: Boston, where I attended Tufts University; Santiago, Chile, where I lived as an exchange student; Trujillo, Peru, where I worked as a music teacher for several months; and finally, Honolulu, Hawaii, the home I am happy to return to after my time away.

While at Tufts, I double majored in Peace and Justice Studies and Music (violin), with a minor in Latin American Studies. Most people find this a strange combination - I, however, would like to believe that all three subjects are quite interrelated. It has been exciting to connect with people from many different places who think likewise.

It is amazing to think that, had I not chosen Spanish as my second language as a seventh grader, I would not be the person I am today. Somewhere between learning greetings and struggling with subjuntivo, I acquired a skill that took me to discover unbelievable parts of the world, meet amazing people, and become part of some wonderful cultures. For that, I am forever astounded and grateful, and hope that I can share some of it with you, too.