Bonnin- Introduction

Hi everyone!

My name is Sonya Bonnin. I am 26 years old. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. My younger sister Frances is an undergrad at Loyola. I love New Orleans, so I decided to spend part of the summer here with her in this wonderful and vibrant city. In college I majored in history, but after a series of unfortunate and life changing events I decided that what I really wanted to do was become a physician. As a result, I have spent the last two years taking all the prerequisites to apply to medical school.

Aside from science, history, and literature I really enjoy traveling and tasting local dishes. I love eating good food, I suppose this stems from the fact that my mother is an incredible cook and my brother Jose is a chef, but it’s also part of our culture. My family loves getting together to cook, eat and converse. In Puerto Rico everyone lives relatively close-by, so it's easy to maintain tight ties with close and extended family alike. You can imagine how crowded these informal dinner gatherings can get. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes one needs some space, but I have learned to appreciate the importance of having a tight and loving family and have come to understand the powerful role food plays in bringing people together. This is not to say that I am a great cook myself, but I am fortunate to have many around me.

Of course, New Orleans has incredible food, so I’m in the right place. It also has amazing artists and is full of so much life. I look forward to the time I’ll be spending here in the city and online with all of you.