Andrew Mendez (WRIT 340)

 Title: Bridging Cultures: Fostering Understanding through Conversations Our Mission: Building Bridges of Understanding Across Cultures in the United States In a world brimming with diversity, fostering genuine understanding among cultures is paramount for a harmonious society. Yet, amidst the vibrant tapestry of cultures in the United States, misunderstandings and misinterpretations often arise, hindering true connection and collaboration. The need for authentic dialogue and mutual appreciation has never been more pressing. At Bridging Cultures, we recognize the power of conversation as a catalyst for change. Our mission is to create a platform where people from diverse cultural backgrounds come together to engage in meaningful dialogue, forging connections, dispelling stereotypes, and building bridges of understanding. The United States, a melting pot of cultures, holds immense potential for synergy and collaboration. However, cultural differences can sometimes lead to misunderst...

Growing up in the United States I have always been able to see the difference in culture from someone who has lived here for a few generations. The American culture is very individualistic and competitive. As someone who has grown up with immigrant parents, this has always been a heavy contrast to my latino roots that lay in unity, loyalty, and support for family. Naturally I have had a combination of both cultures. I am an extremely competitive capitalist that believes in the pursuit of happiness, but I am also an extremely loyal family person that would rather starve with my people than be fed alone.  After reading Jacqueline Novogratz's, "The Blue Sweater," it made me happy to read about the unified communities around the world. I believe that unity is the true key to enduring difficult circumstances. Fighting an unbearable obstacle cannot compete with a unified support system.  The specific thought that the world is just like the US when it comes to capitalism was sha...

So this semester I have learned a lot of pretty interesting things about myself and who I want to be after college. Currently I am working for a creative agency called Race Service that specializes in automotive, fashion, and culture projects. When I first got this position, I saw it more as like a stepping stone to something "bigger" like a large company like Red Bull or NVIDIA. However, as I spent more and more time at this very new company and concept the more I realized that this is the place that I need to be. And after thinking about why I felt this way I was able to break it down into three strong reasons why I really like Race Service and why I want to remain there post graduation.  The three reasons are:  - Team Structure  - Level of Impact  - Niche that I have been passionate about since childhood  The first reason why I really like RS is because of the way the company is structured. It is an automotive creative agency but acts as both a creative conce...