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Ritmo Deportivo visited the US Naval Academy
in Annapolis Maryland.
To learn a little bit about how we latinos
are improving ourselves physically and
mentally at this grand institution.
When I was a girl I liked aviation,
I had traveled to Colombia and I liked it
a lot. But I knew I wanted to do more.
Something more. And since the United States gave
my parents so much opportunity, I thought it
was the only way to truly thank the United
States to be able to have the opportunity to
prepare myself for leadership and become an
Officer.
Our friend Jennifer usually begins her days
at 5 a.m. to do what they call "power hour"
Where the 3rd and 4th year guards train the
new recruits in calisthenics and field
tactics. "In the Academy there really are 3
missions. They want to prepare you morally,
physically, and academically. At this time,
I am taking martial arts classes."
I couldn't resist, and accompanied Jennifer
to her martial arts class,
where this good-looking trainer taught me a
few things about self defense.
Jennifer and I trained for a while,
but then I got very sweaty when had to form a
duo against these giant opponents.
Here, you have to be 23 to apply to the Navy,
I'm too beaten up.
But not everything is physical.
There are also many activities these young
people can get involved in.
We are very proud to have a club here, called
"Study of Latin Americans" and it serves not
only as a support group for midshipmen of
hispanic descent, but also for midshipmen
interested is hispanic culture.
This club helps them to learn about our
culture and with them we learn salsa,
merengue, bachata. We learn to cook...
Oh no, this is a party then.
So as you can see guys, the US Naval Academy
really can accelerate your lives and
make you the pride of hispanics, like Jennifer
You are an inspiration for all the people who
may be doubting or looking for options of
what to do with their life.
And well, what better than to see someone
like you, who has everything very clear.
And on top of that, we will surely see you
flying in a mission like those.
God willing. Thank you. Thank you very much
for the opportunity to speak with you guys.