Yasmin Ramirez '24 Presents: Mexico

"You really get to see the heart of Mexico in the people, you know. It's not about just the clubs, the hotels, the beaches, and our food, even though our food is a huge staple of what Mexican culture is. It really is the people, and like the community that makes each pueblito stay alive."
- Yasmin Ramirez

Global Insights welcomes Yasmin Ramirez, '24, a management major with a minor in business analytics and operations management. Ramirez, who is currently pursuing an MBA, will discuss Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Kane Forum, Edward Leahy Hall, Room 235.

Ramirez is a first-generation college student and graduate of West Scranton High School, where she was the first Latina class president in school history. As the first female member on the Invader wrestling team, she was awarded the 'Iron Man Award' for consistent hard work, commitment and dedication.

Ramirez said an important part of Mexican culture instilled in her is determination. "My parents are both very hard-working people. My parents raised me to be a hard-working individual. My dad will say  'El que quiere, puede.' It stands for 'Where there's a will, there's a way.' That has really made me determined ... to doing anything that I want in my life."

An interactive presentation is planned, according to Ramirez. Participants will play Loteria, a game similar to Bingo, and enjoy Mexican cuisine and refreshments. 

Register for Global Insights Mexico.

This program is hosted by the Office of Global Education, the Cultural Centers, Residence Life and the Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.