Posted on October 12, 2023 by Rebekah Alegria
Meet Juan Carlos Gallegos, a Mexican-American undergraduate finance student graduating this fall.
Meet Juan Carlos Gallegos, a Mexican-American undergraduate finance student graduating this fall.
How does your culture impact your everyday life?
I always speak Spanish with people whom I know speak Spanish. I watch a lot of TV shows and YouTube content from México so it affects my humor, and I can keep up with trends.
What does it mean to you to be Hispanic?
Being Hispanic means living your day-to-day life representing the traditions imparted by your parents and grandparents. They are the embodiment of hard work, and I try my best to live by them.
Why is it important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
I think it’s important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month because it celebrates a portion of the population that can sometimes be overlooked by society. There are a lot of important values such as hard work, empathy and optimism that can be learned from the Hispanic community that can make the world a better place.
If you could share advice about embracing your culture, what would it be?
One of the ways I embrace my culture is by sharing my music and food tastes. These are topics I am passionate about, and I love sharing them with friends and coworkers.
— Rebekah Alegria
