The Color of My Voice by Andrea Mariana Hoyos-Perez

Hoyos-Perez was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in an enclave with Dominican immigrants. When asked to reflect on her project, the psychology major explains her ENC 1101 Teaching Assistant was the one who encouraged her to pour her heart into this project. “At first, I wasn’t very confident about my voice, but when she read my draft and identified herself with my story, I remembered my passion was to make others feel seen,” Hoyos-Perez said. “Although I didn’t think most people would want to hear what I had to say, I knew it still had value. This experience allowed me to amplify that voice and to honor what makes me who I am.”