Iván Galicia Sixto ’24 received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Peru during the 2024-25 academic year. Galicia Sixto graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and secondary education with an ESOL endorsement.
“As a first-generation student, this feels unreal,” he said. “My parents did not even complete their elementary education, so this accomplishment represents years of overcoming obstacles. However, I am proud to say that, even with the challenges and barriers of being the first, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my school, community and country. This opportunity serves as the first step for my professional career as a bilingual educator and a representative of the United States.”
While in Peru, Galicia Sixto plans to volunteer with Voluntades, a nonprofit that builds self-confidence in those living in vulnerable living situations.
