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Belén Cañestro Valverde Spanish Language Teaching Assistant

Walker Hall

bcanestrovalverde@linfield.edu

I’m from Seville, Spain, a beautiful city rich in history and culture. Driven by my passion for languages, history, and cultures, I pursued a double degree in Humanities and Translation & Interpretation at Pablo de Olavide University. Over those five years, I had the opportunity to study various languages, such as Arabic, and deepen my knowledge of others, like English. Additionally, I explored the cultures and histories of different regions worldwide, which sparked my love for Latin American history and led me to specialize in that field.

Last year, I completed a Master’s degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at the same university. Now, I am about to begin my PhD focusing on the history of Latin America, specifically Puerto Rico, through the lens of reggaeton. I’m really excited to be at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and look forward to developing both professionally and personally during my time here.