Inspired by Humans of New York, this is 21 Questions; a fun way of getting to know the students, faculty, and staff of SDSU.
Tell us about yourself.
“I am at a point in my life where I feel like I can confidently answer a question like ‘tell us about yourself’. I love the current version of myself and it is surreal how much I have grown.
I am a human being who wants nothing more than to bring positivity and hope to this world. Mainly, because we desperately need more love and cohesion in this world. I am someone who is just trying to polish my gifts and share them with the world. These gifts include compassion, determination, empathy, and a calm soul. I want to help at-risk youth, which might include becoming a counselor, therapist, or social worker.
Looking back at what has happened in my life, I have watched myself grow in so many ways. Especially being a freshman in college, I was immature with certain aspects about being an adult. Now I’m happy to say I’m thriving and working toward making my dreams a reality.
I am graduating in May 2020, so I am excited and proud of making it this far. I will be the first in my family to obtain a degree and that is what keeps me going. I am showing my family that I’ve taken advantage of the opportunity my parents laid out for me. I can’t wait to begin working towards my life goals and becoming the person I have envisioned for so long.
What are you thinking about, right now?
Right now, I am thinking about how much sleep I have to catch up on honestly. On a serious note, I have been thinking about what I’ve accomplished so far in this new school year.
Thinking about things I would change about myself… Well if I could change one thing about myself, I would erase the regret that I had for things that were completely out of my control. The regrets I had cost me a lot of time and energy that I will never get back. Other than that, I would leave everything else the same because I have accepted myself for who I am. As for the world, I would change the lack of understanding and love that we have for one another. If people made an effort to get to know others there wouldn’t be as much hate or destruction. Ignorance has led to hate and that has led to fear which has led to destruction (the endless wars that have ravaged the planet). Just a little empathy and that would make a huge difference.”I
If you could tell your younger self anything what would it be?
Kevin Almazan, pronouns: He/Him/His
“I would tell my younger self to be strong because things do get better. That was something I didn’t believe when I was younger.”