08/17/2026
๐ต๐๐๐: Andrew โ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐จโ Collazo Borges
๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Boricua ๐ต๐ท
๐ด๐๐๐๐: B.A. โ26, Political Science
๐พ๐๐ ๐ณ๐บ๐ผ?: I chose LSU to find a community that goes beyond bloodlines and borders and to reconnect with my cultural roots. For me, LSU is more than just a brotherhood; itโs a family built on shared values, support, and lifelong bonds. Reconnecting with my Puerto Rican heritage and Taino roots was especially important, since Iโve moved around a lot as a military brat and visited the island only occasionally. I wanted to stay connected beyond just genetics. When I saw LSUโs symbol was the Taino head, I knew it was the right fit for me. Growing up as a military kid overseas exposed me to many cultures and languages. Although LSU is Latino-based, it wasnโt exclusive to Latinos, which made it an even better choice for me.
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐: Spending time with my family tree always hits home. One of my most treasured memories with my Pana is when he surprised me by flying down from New Jersey to support my NMP and celebrate with me. The date changed last minute, and he initially said he wouldnโt make it, but he still showed up, which meant the world to me. With my Big, it was instant connection, no awkward phase, just an easy, natural bond. We once went for a coffee date, and I realized we both share a drive to push beyond our limits. Both of them have had an enormous, almost indescribable impact on me. Los quiero, Pana & Big ๐ฉต๐ค
