Hi, I’m Matt, and before arriving at Oxford, I previously studied for a BA in History (at the University of York), and a LLB at the University of Birmingham. I first became interested in Latin America having become more familiar with the history of Colombia through visiting my relatives, and I was able to deepen this interest further by taking an elective module focusing upon the Spanish American Wars of Independence (1750-1830) during my third year at York. I am particularly excited for the opportunity to explore the history of Colombia in greater detail and to improve my understanding of other countries within Latin America.