Miami is the mecca for diversity. In its busy streets linger the resonant sounds and distinctive touch of almost any language, culture, race, and ethnicity one could possibly think of. It’s a world unto itself that has not yet been influenced by the predominantly White American homogeneity that comprises the rest of Florida and the United States. Continue reading “Why Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in Miami is so Crucial”
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Miami’s Specialty: Cultural Diversity
If you ever decide to roam the city of Miami without a destination in mind, you will be surprised at the wide variety of cultures, languages, accents, ethnicities, and flavors that you can find. You could turn around the corner and find a Cuban cafe and a Nicaraguan fritanga restaurant and then walk another block and find a place that sells “fajas” or waist trainers from Colombia and a Venezuelan antique store. Continue reading “Miami’s Specialty: Cultural Diversity”
And I Can’t Help But Think: What Will Become of Us?
Just as a warning, I will say this: this is my own opinion and if you believe otherwise, then that’s your own opinion, which I respect, so respect mine the same way.
This year’s Midterm elections took place yesterday, November 6, 2018. From 7 pm all the way until 2 am of today, I spent my time anxiously, eyes glued to my phone’s screen to check if I got any Twitter alerts that announce the winners for Florida’s gubernatorial and senatorial races. Continue reading “And I Can’t Help But Think: What Will Become of Us?”
Boston University Admissions’ reception in Miami, Florida: A Review
Today (September 23, 2018) Boston University Admissions held two ‘special receptions’ in Florida. One of these events took place at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, while the other was at Pine Crest School Boca Campus Performing Arts Center.
After having been informed about the receptions, I decided to go to the one closest to me: the one in Miami. This event would take place from 1 pm to 2 pm, and all the people attending–which included high school students from all grades and their parents–would hear talks from three different people related to Boston University in some way that would be advocating for BU and convincing the attendees to join the school. Continue reading “Boston University Admissions’ reception in Miami, Florida: A Review”



