Student Profiles
Adalí’s Journey: From Home Cook to Future Baking Entrepreneur
Adalí Hernández Arjona grew up in rural Mexico in a house made of straw and wood, surrounded by her siblings and hardworking parents. Her father, a forest ranger, and her mother, a housewife, instilled in her the value of persistence. After high school, Adalí faced...
Starting from Scratch: How Vasti Found Her Passion at Oído
When Vasti Stephanie Chulchip first entered Oído’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute, she had never cooked. “I knew absolutely nothing,” she admits with a laugh. But that didn’t stop her from diving in and learning everything she could. Vasti grew up in San Ángel, a...
From Soccer Fields to Professional Kitchens: Brayan’s Journey
For Brayan Osman Chupak, cooking wasn’t just a skill—it was a way to connect with his family and discover his passion. Growing up in a close-knit family in the rural community of Vicente Guerrero, Brayan spent his days playing soccer with his siblings or helping his...