David Rodriguez-Quiceno, a Colombian-American student at Virginia Commonwealth University, shared his family's background, highlighting his parents' migration to the U.S. through an exchange program. He discussed his upbringing in Northern Virginia, his Catholic upbringing, and the impact of the pandemic on his family. David emphasized the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latino community due to their higher representation in essential jobs. He reflected on his privileged upbringing, his involvement in the Latino Student Union, and his aspirations in international studies. David also discussed the importance of education and the need for humane immigration policies.
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