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Hello everyone! My name is Ryan Heazel and I'm from Atlanta, GA in the United States. I am majoring in History and I am eager to learn more about the rich cultural and political heritage of Latin America. I have been there twice, once to a small town o... read full post >>

My name is Daniel and I’m from El Salvador. Currently I’m a second year student in the Sauder School of Business, however I have recently acquired a particular passion for politics which is why I am taking this Latin American Studies course, as it will (hopefully) help me understand my country’s roots even more. Eventually […] read full post >>

My name is Daniel and I’m from El Salvador. Currently I’m a second year student in the Sauder School of Business, however I have recently acquired a particular passion for politics which is why I am taking this Latin American Studies course, as it will (hopefully) help me understand my country’s roots even more. Eventually […] read full post >>

My name is Camila Sol and I’m in my second year at UBC. I live in the Bay Area in California with my mom, dad, and two sisters. I spent most of my summer working at my family’s restaurant as a waitress. My parents are both from the city of Puebla in Mexico, so naturally, […] read full post >>

Good day, Labdien! My name is Kaspars, I’m 21. I will be studying with you all together for this amazing Fall Term. I’m a exchange student from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. But, I originaly come from a country at … Continue reading → read full post >>

My name is Michelle Pérez. I am a fourth year Human Geography major minoring in Latin American Studies. Since both of my parents are Argentinean, I have had the privilege of visiting Argentina at least once every two years. Every visit is drastically ... read full post >>

Hi, my name is Anna Lake-Voros. I am in my first year at the University of British Columbia, in the Faculty of Arts. I moved here this summer from Thunder Bay, Ontario. I am originally from Toronto, Ontario. Although, I spent only a small portion of my childhood in Toronto. Early on as a child […] read full post >>

My name is Michelle Pérez. I am a fourth year Human Geography major minoring in Latin American Studies. Since both of my parents are Argentinean, I have had the privilege of visiting Argentina at least once every two years. Every visit is drastically ... read full post >>

My name is Jessica and I’m a geography major. I have taken Latin America Studies in the past and really enjoyed it so I’m really looking forward to this class. read full post >>

My name is Cody Alba and I am currently going into my third year of Global Resource Systems in the faculty of Land & Food Systems. Having moved to Lima when I was three and growing up there until my return to Canada for university, Peru has been and will always be the country I call […] read full post >>