The Influences Of My Hispanic Culture
My Hispanic culture and ethnicity means more to me than just being able to speak Spanish. Being Hispanic captivates my personality and lifestyle from being raised in a Puerto Rican family. While my father is African American, I’ve always lived with my mother and her family, influencing me more with the Puerto Rican culture. The Catholic religion is very important to my family and culture, however I do not go to church that often. But, I do believe in all of the principles in ideas that are represented in my family’s religion. Additionally, I have acquired a family-oriented lifestyle because of my culture and take all family matters very seriously. The most important thing is to be able to share special moments with family and support each other in times of
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Along with spending time with family, celebrating both American and Puerto Rican holidays is crucial to for my culture. Holidays like Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) are important to my family and our religion. Aside from my Hispanic culture, volunteering to improve the community is a big part of my life and I really enjoy doing these activities. With the experience and knowledge gained from the Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars Program, I can share with the members of my community. There are many opportunities to help students with writing and improving their skills, which will be beneficial to me because the experience from the Collegiate Writing
Along with spending time with family, celebrating both American and Puerto Rican holidays is crucial to for my culture. Holidays like Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) are important to my family and our religion. Aside from my Hispanic culture, volunteering to improve the community is a big part of my life and I really enjoy doing these activities. With the experience and knowledge gained from the Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars Program, I can share with the members of my community. There are many opportunities to help students with writing and improving their skills, which will be beneficial to me because the experience from the Collegiate Writing