Introduction

Hi! My name is Beatriz and I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry/Pre-Med. Although Puerto Rico is the place I call "home," I was born in Oregon and lived in the continental US until I was nine years old. Also, I am only half Puerto Rican; I am also half Brazilian. In addition to speaking English, I grew up speaking Spanish and Portuguese. At the time, I hated how my parents practically forced me to speak their languages, but in the long run, I think it has been the best gift my parents have given to their children. I have two younger siblings. My sister just now started college and my brother is a senior in high school.

Personal photo from June 2013

The first thing I like to tell people is how much of a soccer freak I am. It is so bad that I do not mind waking up at 8:00AM for an HES soccer course here at OU. My favorite club team is Arsenal and I went to the World Cup in Brazil last summer. This summer I spent most of my time watching the Women's World Cup and went to the beach with my close friends.  In Puerto Rico, I live about 15 minutes from the beach, so going to the beach usually becomes part of everyone's daily summer routine when you live in a beach town. Some of my favorite hobbies include reading and people watching. I usually read for fun when I am not in school but I enjoy reading National Geographic during my free time. As for people watching, my friends and I like to come up with random stories about people walking nearby. Although I try not to watch much TV, my favorite shows include The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Grey's Anatomy. Finally, I am a very chill but straightforward girl who thinks being herself is the best way to go. I cannot wait to meet all of you throughout the semester!