Intro. Letter

As far as I can remember, I have always considered myself a feminist. I was not supposed to become such a liberal & feminist woman as far as my family is consider. I was born into a very conservative Puerto Rican family. I was born in & raised in Orlando but consider myself to be very prideful of my heritage. Both my family & culture tried to embed in me very conservative and machismo mindset. I was always different because I did not allow my family or my background dictate who I would become.

I hope to one day become a child psychologist. I am currently a psychology major & a senior. I also hope to one day be able to teach courses on women studies at a university. My interest have always been centered around psychology, women studies & children. Because of of my interest for children I have done community service in the past. I volunteered at a elementary school here in Orlando.

Based on my background, by interest, & previous experience, I would like to volunteer my time at the Women's Residential & Counseling Center, a division of the Coalition for the homeless. This is going to give me the opportunity to work with women and children.