My name is Laura Turner and I am a second year student at UBC! The focus of my undergraduate degree is Anthropology and African Studies. This year, however, I am looking to broaden my understanding of culture beyond the borders of Africa, which led me to this course in Latin American studies! I am from Toronto, Ontario but have always had a soft spot for the west coast. I am too, too happy to be a part of this course and am ready to expose myself to something new! My interest in human rights really began with my trip to Kenya in 2009. I discovered that a foundation of rights is crucial to a successful society and I can’t wait to learn where Latin America fits into this idea!