Andres R. Alfonso is a member of the Class of 2024 in the School of Foreign Service studying Culture & Politics. His academic interests revolve around analyzing the intersection of discourse, critical geography, and human rights. Having grown up as the son of a Salvadoran and Cuban immigrant, Andres first became interested in research after hearing his family retell their history. As a MURF, Andres assists Professor Guardado in researching how conflict intersects with historical political economies. Outside of the program, Andres enjoys writing and recording music. On campus, he is heavily involved in the Minority Pre-Law Association, NAIMUN, Prospect Records, and the Walsh Exchange.