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.

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.

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.

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.

· 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.

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.