Hello everyone, my name is Rubi Lagunas i am a senior here in CSUDH, I am majoring in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building,minoring in Administration of Justice. I plan to continue on to Law school or Grad school after i graduate.
I am 24 years old, the middle child of five siblings and the first and only going to college. I have an older Brother and Sister, and two younger sister , who i hope I am setting the right example for. I was born and raise in the city of Inglewood by my two Guerrerense( born in Guerrero Mexico) parents, went to Morningside High school, then to El Camino College and transferred to Dominguez Hills.
I am currently working two jobs as a personal assistant for Dr. Beale (my dentist and mentor) and for a medical supply. For some reason the medical field has been calling me since i ever started working. But i just don’t see my self doing that for the rest of my life.
I am extremely eager to learn all the things i don’t know about the Chicano culture.
Hi Ruby,
Working two jobs must be tough. I have a part-time jobs and can barely manage that with school! HAHA
But yes I encourage you to continue to look into Chicano/a culture. It is very interesting and many people forget about Mexican Culture and history. The past history is lost and that can tend to disconnect individuals to their culture.
Yes, it is not easy, but it will be all worth it at the end. I really do want to look into Chicano studies more, i am also taking Chicano Folklore and i am loving it already.
Hello Ruby! I think the example you are setting for your younger sisters is great! I am the youngest in my family but I have a nephew who understands the importance of school and I hope I am setting that example for him. I applaud you for working two jobs it can be extremely tiring. Both of your jobs show that you are dedicated and a hard worker. I wish you the best and look forward to this semester!