Diversity on Campus

A Student Perspective of Diversity on Campus

Name: Hermes Grullon

Class Standing: Senior (2013)

Major: Political Science and Interdisciplinary studies Latin American and Caribbean studies.

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Why I chose DePauw:
It was an opportunity to get out of New York. I learned about DePauw after being a finalist for the Posse Scholarship. It was time to see something different and experience a place outside of the east coast.

Campus Activities:
Committee for Latino Concerns, Latino Male Caucus, Bonner Scholar, and I have been a Multicultural Student Services Advisory board member, and a Prindle Institute Intern.

Why do you love DePauw?:
The professors truly care about you. They are willing to go above and beyond to see you succeed. For me, it was having them sponsor a summer trip to Guatemala or writing recommendation letters and always being there for me as more than a professor but as mentors. Challenging me to keep learning even outside of the classroom. Favorite quote by a professor “ Always keep your intellectual curiosity as the North Star in your life.”

What do you appreciate about the diversity on campus?:
Having different cultures here allows it to be a more welcoming community to people who are not considered in the majority culture. Also, it allows you to explore other cultures and be able to partake in cultural festivities other than ones own.

What would you tell future DePauw students?:
Take some time to think about what you want in life and see how DePauw can help you get there. If you want something bad enough, go after it, regardless of what others tell you.