Hi everyone! My name is Omar Arvizu, and I’m an English Comparative Literature major starting my junior year here at SDSU after transferring in from Southwestern College. My goal is to become a teacher eventually, but my ultimate life goal is to write the script for a movie (and why not, win one of those little statuettes that Hollywood personalities love to hand out to themselves).

I grew up in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and moved to San Diego when I was 16 years old. I had to learn English in a matter of weeks to keep up with the classes. I have lived in National City and Chula Vista since 2018, so these cities have become my home, even though Tijuana will always be my true home. Outside of school, I’m a huge Dodgers fan (huge as in, I watch all 162 games each season, plus the postseason), I love writing fiction, and sometimes, when I feel really inspired, I write poems. The movie theater is my safe place (This year, I started going alone, and it is a one-of-a-kind experience; I fully recommend it). I also enjoy listening to rap music and playing board games with my friends.

As an English major, I have developed a love for reading the classics, which offer such an insight into humanity, even centuries later. I’ve always heard about Moby-Dick but never actually read it, so I’m curious to finally see what makes it such a classic. It definitely looks intimidating, but after reading The Canterbury Tales in Middle English, I feel ready to tackle any complex text. I’m excited to break Moby-Dick down together and hear everyone’s thoughts in class.

Looking forward to getting to know you all this semester!