Introduction

Hi, My name is Jamauri Brown and I’m a senior at Old Dominion University. My major is Cinema and TV Production and I like to stream and play games in my spare time. My goals is to become an Actor or work behind the scenes like operating the camera. I enrolled in Spanish 202 because I wanted to continue strengthening my Spanish language skills and expand my ability to communicate with others in both personal and professional settings. Learning Spanish is important to me because I recognize how valuable it is to speak more than one language, especially in a country as diverse as the United States. I’m passionate about understanding other cultures, and I believe that learning Spanish allows me to connect more deeply with Hispanic communities and cultures. Beyond grammar and vocabulary, I see language as a tool for building relationships, bridging cultural gaps, and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue. I plan to use Spanish in my future career, possibly in healthcare, business, or community work, where I can serve Spanish-speaking individuals with respect and empathy. Cultural proficiency matters because it promotes inclusion, awareness, and global thinking like qualities I strive to embody both professionally and personally.