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17·08·2025

I think this photo represents my identity because I am shown with my closest friends, who are factors that affect my identity. I spend most of my time with them, meaning some, if not most, of my slang, quirks, and principles are shared with theirs.

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My full name is Andrea Sanchez Velazquez. My name came to my mom’s mind the second I was born, she wanted something easy and pretty, so she went for one simple name : Andrea. My whole childhood I was called Sanchez, in school, by my friend’s parents, almost everywhere but my home. At home my parents would always call me Andi so I always thought that when someone was close to me I could allow them to call me that, as they would be closer to my softer personality. But not everyone could call me that, and Andrea felt like when my mom got mad at me. I looked and looked for different nicknames until I found “Drea”, at first I thought it was kind of dumb but then someone in my new school (PrepaTec) called me that for the first time since it was my Instagram account’s name. At first it felt weird but then everyone started calling me that…like everyone, teachers, friends, strangers, my family, etc. I felt like it really didn’t match me so I asked my closest friend why they would never call me another nickname, and she only said “you dont look like an Andi, or Andrea, or Sanchez, youre just Drea.” And that was when it really settled in, making me present myself like that with almost everyone I met.

I think my name has grown into me, because when I was a kid I would be called Andi all the time or many other nicknames that had nothing to do with it, but while growing up I started to question it and experiment with other nicknames. Now I can finally say that I love my name, because socially its how people picture me with at first.

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I think superficiality and prejudice affects society by making us judge people, religion, costumes, etc. For example, in my exchange program I made some German friends and when I met them they were all talking about how I must like spicy food, I’m probably too loud and I must have alcohol problems. And from all of those things they were just right with the spicy food one, because I’m a really shy person and I don’t have alcohol issues. Once we became good friends, they started to realize that maybe it wasn’t how they pictured Mexican culture. Some stereotypes are bad and some are good but we should always question them to keep them from becoming a bias and if we make it change we’re not letting it define others.

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I think I feel so close to this song after listening to it on repeat since it came out. Not only that, but also having it as my morning alarm currently. But its not that I am this song, its rather that its a song that really makes me slow down and take everything in for a second. Im not a really “fast” and extroverted person but this song really represents a little shyness and privateness in my personality. But I am not the kid who used to be scared of making friends, terrified of fighting for what she wanted. Now it might even sound a little sad, but in reality it’s kind of nice to see what I have grown into.

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When I went to Berlin for my winter exchange program, I learned a lot about Germany’s history, especially the story of the Berlin Wall. Before going, I only knew it was something that divided the city and had a lot to do with history, but standing there made it feel real. It’s wild to think that not long ago, families and friends were literally separated by a wall.

The wall used to represent fear and control, but now it feels like the complete opposite. People turned it into something powerful, a symbol of freedom. I could really see that at the East Side Gallery, where artists painted messages of peace all over what’s left of the wall.

Today, the story of the Berlin Wall still reflects a lot of German resilience. It shows how much they’ve grown and how important unity is to them now. It’s like the wall went from being something that divided people to something that brings them together. I honestly didn’t know much about it before going as I don’t even study German, but after visiting, I felt really moved. It made me think about how history shapes identity and how countries can be rebuilt after something so painful.

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I think one event that really shaped Mexico’s national identity is the Tlatelolco Massacre of 1968. It showed the darker side of our government and how far it could go to keep control of the people. Every time I read about it, it makes me think about how much pain and injustice there was, while students were just asking for basic rights. Even though it happened more than fifty years ago, I feel like we still carry that weight today. There’s still distrust in the government, corruption, and a feeling that the government does not listen to its people. You can see it in protests, media, and in how we talk about politics. Tlatelolco is like a reminder to always question authority and to never stay quiet.

I didn't understand how big that event was until I learned more about it some years ago. It made me realize that history is not just something from the past. It is part of who we are now. The way people still fight for justice and truth in Mexico comes from moments like that. It is painful, but it also shows how strong and brave Mexicans can be when they stand up for what is right and how we are built from the people that fought before us.

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I think multiculturalism is something really positive because it helps people learn from each other and be more open-minded. It shows that diversity can make a society stronger and more creative. I believe that someday multicultural societies will become more common, since the world is more connected now and people keep moving to different countries. Still, it might take time for everyone to truly accept and respect each other, but I think it’s possible if people keep trying to understand and value our differences.

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Do you think you live in a multicultural society?

· No, I think we still have a lot to do to make our society become multicultural and actually make an effort to reach even further.

Is Queretaro a city that promotes this multiculturality?

· I think it is really interesting, because it kind of contradicts itself. We are a very conservative city but we promote multiculturalism by making a lot of events that do so, but still we as individuals dont do much to promote it and sometimes we even become extremely conservative and intolerant to other cultures.

Is the Tec an institution that promotes multiculturalism?

· Yes, it has several exchange programs during the year, they promote socialization between different cultures and a lor of sharing and learning from different people.

What everyday actions do we do that cause cultural, spacial and institutional exclusion?

· Intolerance towards culture, discrimination that is leaded by the “single story” is really common aswell.

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If I could design a toy that represents me right now, it would be a “build-your-own car” kit. The toy would look like a small, sleek car with colorful detachable parts like the wheels, engine pieces, gears, panels, and tools that are easy to use. Kids could take it apart and rebuild it as many times as they want, even mixing the pieces to create their own designs.

The function of the toy would be to help kids learn how things work through playing. It wouldn’t just be about making a car, it would let them experiment, imagine new builds, and solve problems or challenges while having fun.

I would want this toy to show kids that creativity and knowledge go together, and that learning is about trying, breaking things apart, and discovering new ideas.