Hello, my name is Ramon Vallarino. My intended major is Finance, but it is subject to change in the future. I was born and raised in Queens, and I am the oldest of four siblings. My sister is 16, my brother is 12 and my other brother is 6 years old. My mother is from Ecuador and my father is from Peru. My mom immigrated to the United States in 2001, two months before 9/11. She came here to work hard to provide for my family back in Ecuador and ensure their well-being. I have a seasonal part-time job as a soccer referee near my neighborhood and it’s just something to do. I am mainly just focused on my studies and am doing everything in my power to make connections and keep my grades up. I have a lot of hobbies, as I enjoy playing soccer (I used to be in a team pre-pandemic), I play the guitar a lot and I am an avid music listener. My favorite band is the Beatles, I even went to a Paul McCartney concert back in 2022. I also enjoy playing pool and hanging out in the city with my friends. Lastly, I enjoy playing video games like Call of Duty and Minecraft. As far as food goes, I used to be the type of guy to only eat chicken tenders and fries wherever I would go. As I’ve grown older, I realized what I was missing out on and expanded my taste in food. I enjoy many cuisines, but my favorites are Peruvian and Italian. Peruvian food is just so diverse, and my personal favorite dishes are Anticuchos (beef heart), Papa a la Huancaina, and Peruvian chicken with green sauce. As for Italian food, I like Gnocchi, Fettuccini Alfredo and… Pizza. I also cannot forget about my Ecuadorian side, I enjoy Seco de Pollo and Ceviche de Camoron, since my mom makes both of these, I just had to include them they’re so good.
