#identitybox

[edgar1172001]

The Real Vs. The Ideal

The Identity Box was one of the projects that I have done for my Chicano Studies 115 class. It took me about 5 hours to have it all done. This box portraits how people see me and how I see myself.

Outside of the box: How people see me

People see me as a shy person, but once they get to know me I’m friendly and kind

The Mexican Flag represents my nationality since people see me as a Latino

I am also caring because I enjoy helping my community and others

People see me as an intelligent young man, who never gives up on anything 

The button pin shows to people that I am a first-generation college student who’s attending California State University, Northridge 

Inside of the box: How I see myself

In the center, I decided to incorporate a picture of my volunteer group because they helped me to gain leadership skills and to become an outspoken person

I see myself as a pet owner, currently, I have two dogs which they mean everything to me

Some of my values are based on my culture and the place where I spent about 8 years of my life (Mexico), that is why I incorporated Mexican money to show my roots

Horchateria and La Michoacana are two places that I enjoy to go with my family and friends because both places served Mexican beverages and desserts