Alejandro Lopez-Basilio

The most important people in my life are my parents and best friend. My mom especially because she’s been extremely supportive. She told me to do what I want because I shouldn’t care about what people think or say. Like when it comes to self-expression and what makes me comfortable.

There are actually a lot of things that I enjoy and make me happy. For example, any type of animal, different plants, and my friends. My favorite plants would have to be my monstera plants, they’re the ones with floppy palm leaves that are big and dark green. I also love colorful flowers during the spring, like the ones you can see in my picture.

I consider my greatest accomplishment getting accepted to the University of Delaware and graduating from high school. I took four years of French prior to college and I consider that an accomplishment too. The support and praise from my teachers helped me get where I am today. I don’t know where I’ll end up in the future, but I want to continue being happy.

Interview by Olivia Yeatman, Spring 2022