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For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we've asked students to write an open letter detailing their heritage, their loved ones they share it with, and the lands they come from. Take the time to learn these stories as we share them over the next few weeks ❤️ Meet Bryan Balarezo, a @blousteinschool student majoring in Public Health. "Dear Ancestors, First, I want to thank you for being born in the best country in the world. Thank you for giving me the special part of who I am. You will be delighted to know that your future grandson had the opportunity to be a student at Rutgers University and has never forgotten his roots. As you can imagine, growing up in a "melting pot" country came with challenges in discovering who I am. In my early life, I did not know much of my Peruvian roots since English was the only language spoken and there were few Peruvian students. Of course, I met several other Latiné students, but there was no one I could relate to on a deeper level to learn more about my culture...

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