This year, the Mexican Alumni Association held its year-end gathering on November 15 at Min Sok Chon Korean Restaurant in Zona Rosa, the heart of Mexico City’s Koreatown. The gathering was truly meaningful: over delicious Korean food, members reconnected, shared memories from their time at KDIS, and exchanged stories that brought back the unique experiences that shaped their academic and professional paths. The evening felt like a heartfelt trip down memory lane, filled with gratitude and camaraderie.

The alumni also took the opportunity to share updates on their current professional roles and discuss exciting opportunities emerging in Mexico. In particular, they highlighted developments tied to major upcoming events, such as the projected arrival of more than five million visitors for next year’s World Cup—an outlook that opens significant avenues for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Overall, the gathering was an uplifting moment of fellowship and reflection. It offered a chance to appreciate fellow alumni in a new light, recognizing the ways each is contributing to positive change in Mexico and beyond. The evening reaffirmed the strength of the Mexican alumni community and its shared commitment to staying connected and supporting one another.