Having the privilege of being born and raised in the Dominican Republic would instantly be a life changing experience. Having the opportunity to be born and raised in such a humbling country meant that I would be lucky enough to experience Hispanic culture at first hand, but it also meant that I would have the advantage of calling myself a Hispanic. The wisdom and experiences gained from being born and cultivated in the Dominican Republic are experiences that have molded me to be grateful for being Hispanic. Being Hispanic to me is a ravishing, blissful and heaven sent experience. However, being Hispanic and living in the United States of America is an experience that sometimes diminishes those significant emotions. Living in a foreign environment
