Blog Post #1- Spanish Heritage Month (Student Life)

Something that should be known about me is how much I love to travel. With traveling comes being introduced to new culture, making me super excited to know that Baruch had heritage months. Heritage months mean being able to travel while staying close to home. With that being said, I was beyond excited to attend Baruch’s “Latinx Heritage Month.” The opening ceremonies took place last week, on Thursday, September 7th; which I knew would be taking place based off the newsletters sent out weekly as a courtesy of Baruch Student Life. The opening ceremonies included a wide array of activities, which surprisingly were able to fit in the second floor area.

Let’s begin with my favorite things, THE ENERGY! It was honestly lit, in simple common slang. The energy of the people regardless of if you’re apart of the Latin community or not was high-spirited and lively. Everyone came out to have a good time, and it was welcome to everyone. There was multiple tables of the various cultural clubs that were present with great people who open themselves to make everyone feel welcome. Like the picture of me below, with the promoter of the “Ecuadorian Club” whose mottos were centered around the concepts of “never [stopping] exploring.” The Ecuadorian club also showcased their culture through bringing dishes that are familiar to them, such as Empanadas, and their version of rice and beans. There was also free “Mamitas” ice cream, which I got in the flavor of coconut cream– only further verifying the emphasized point of free campus food. Throughout all this there was a D.J who did not fail to let himself be heard as the whole building felt the music of Latinx’s opening ceremonies. There was a dance off, which I did not take part in but had the joy of watching to the popular song “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B, however the one including Spanish lyrics. Which if you follow her on Instagram have been heard before. Along with this there was only a photo booth!! Who doesn’t love a photo booth ?? Ultimately, this was the perfect timing and very much needed as a moral booster in light of discontinuation of former President Obama’s DACA program by current President Trump (president CACA). Baruch won’t be robbed of their dreamers, wherever they are from and these heritage months continue to emphasize Baruch as a school of great diversity, I look forward to what each month has offer.