tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500959830051956907.post6976826639285176507..comments2023-05-10T05:21:42.130-07:00Comments on MEChA de Yale Blog: I Am a Yale Latino. Get Over It. (I have).MEChA de Yalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08006573194872303087noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500959830051956907.post-29200701791960743142013-11-08T19:52:39.199-08:002013-11-08T19:52:39.199-08:00I can really relate to your story. My father is of...I can really relate to your story. My father is of Mexican descent and my mother is a mix of European descent. Growing up, I was always asked if where my family was from. And a lot of times, people would guess Mexico or Puerto Rico or Eastern Europe, so it was not a problem expressing both sides of my family tree. I was always comfortable with identifying myself with the Hispanic community or the white community and was accepted into both. However, when I started to attend a University, nobody even acknowledge the other side of my family - the Hispanic side - which is something that I strongly identify with. They would say that I didn't look 'Mexican enough'. What did they even mean? They would say hurtful things like "Oh, you must have gotten into this school because your dad is Mexican?" when they did find out what my heritage was. I don't know.. there is no happy-medium is there? It is frustrating when a complete side of my identity is overlooked. And even when I try to express it, I get surprised answers or answers from people who obviously 'understand' my family heritage and tell me where my family REALLY is from (based on my appearance or my name). Tough stuff. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing though. Makes me think. <br /><br />Buena suerte. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500959830051956907.post-71847209519611725242012-04-28T07:21:24.444-07:002012-04-28T07:21:24.444-07:00Thanks for the post. My Dad was born in NY and com...Thanks for the post. My Dad was born in NY and comes from a long line of Irish. My mom was born in Mexico. So, I get what you are saying. It was a good read. Most people think I look Italian or Greek and never think twice about making a Mexican joke or comment around me. They usually look pretty shocked when I mention that I'm 1/2 and 1/2. <br /><br />Good luck out there. Adios.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com