Cacoila Hernandez Research Paper

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Camila Hernandez: A Risk-Taker
Hiking the 2,800-meter-high Pico de Loro Mountain in Colombia was a usual day in the life of Camila Hernandez. Born in Cali, Colombia, she is the oldest of three children and member of a family of five. It is difficult not to notice her adventurous character: she speaks four languages and recently traveled to France to improve her knowledge of the francophone culture. Once in a while she defies monotony and does something different, such as watching the sunrise. “She is a risk-taker; she loves adventures,” said Veronica, 16, Ms. Hernandez’s sister.
Ms. Hernandez and the virtue of humanity go hand to hand. “Be the change you want to see in the world,” she said, after describing herself as a joyful person. Her

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