Jared Mezquita

I was born in Queens, NY to Salvadoran parents who immigrated over to the United States. Finished elementary school then as a family moved down to Atlanta when I was only 11. Growing up I excelled in math and science, but what I think really helped me do well was my interest in learning. Influence from my father, who is an auto mechanic has led me to major in Mechanical Engineering. I ended up coming to Georgia Tech summer 2009; switched environments straight out of high school. I didn't know any other Latino who I could ask about their college experience; I was the first in my family to attend college. I had no idea what to expect but still kept my head up. I was intimidated and felt inferior to my peers, hesitant to reach out at times. I made it through freshman year, met some great people and still had not found that group of friends I could tell anything to in trust. My sophomore year I was given the great opportunity to meet some Hermanos and from the instant I met them I knew I wanted to do it for the brotherhood. As I got to know them better I realized that my goals were similar to those of La Fraternidad which really brought me to becoming an Hermano.