Maria
G. Cantu, a PhD candidate in Hispanic
Languages and Literature, is
in Guanajuato, Mexico, conducting research on Don
Quixote and Latin American
Literature. She reports that research
is going very well. Her work has benefited especially from the generous
support of the Director of Guanajuato’s Centro Cervantino and the Museo
Iconográfico, Alfonso Alcócer.
Maria reports that Guanajuato is very similar
to Berkeley--it is liberal
and it is a college town, so there is plenty to
do. The place is possessed of a rich cultural life and is brimming with music.
There are many wonderful painters and potters; visitors should
be sure to bring home some handicrafts
or artwork.(But be advised: credit-cards are
useless—here it’s all cash, all the time!)
Maria counsels future students: bring your umbrellas
and don't be
afraid
to speak your mind. Keeping focused
on your work is important, but
meeting local people is a critical part of your
cultural experience.
To talk to Maria more about her travels and research
you may reach
her at mariagcantu (at) berkeley (dot) edu.
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