This past summer, my family was lucky enough to be invited to sail the Aegean by our good friend’s, the Revillas. They chartered a stunning Turkish sail boat by the name of The Regina, the very boat featured in the most recent Bond movie, Skyfall. Th…
Language is the form in which we as individuals communicate. However, there are times in which not knowing a language can be a barrier and hinder an individual by limiting the individual’s options both socially and economically. This was seen in …
I am a global citizen because I link myself to many different countries in the world through watching sports. I love watching any kind of sports. Few of my favorites are sports from Olympics, soccer, football, golf, etc. I especially love to learn more…
I look back to the places I’ve visited in the past and I feel grateful for the people I’ve met, loved and learned from. I am a global citizen because I love being curious and independent, which has led me to constantly explore places and im…
When my mother was in middle school her and her sisters moved to the United States with their mother. The Najera sisters grew up and went through high school in Queens or nearby New Jersey. As they each graduated from Rutgers University they went their…
I have been fortune enough in my life to have an extremely unique and global upbringing, and I believe that this is a large contributor to who I am.
Being raised in Nassau, Bahamas was a child’s dream: PE lessons consisted of running to the beach for…
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.”
-Marcus Garvey
Whenever I travel, I always make a point of trying to do a variety of different excursions. In each stop, I try a ne…
The pounding beat of Rock and Roll, or the soaring melodies of a great Symphony are where I can find freedom and sanctuary, peace and anger, and love and hate. Music is a huge part of my identity, and it has played a crucial role in my life as I develo…
I have been playing soccer for 15 years and the game has taught the importance of having a team member mentality. Every time I compete, I know that I have to bring my best attributes in order for the team to succeed. Metaphorically, the world is a team…
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