When working on this project I used the core competency Positive Personal and Cultural Identity. I used this core c0mpetency when researching about the Spanish snacking food “chicharrons”. After reading up on this topic I now have a better understanding of how wide spread and well known this food is across Spanish speaking countries. Like most things different regions have put their own twist on the dish and you can find that seasonings and cooking styles vary throughout countries. I was able to make many connections through out this assignment, one being the similarities between the packaging and marketing styles of both the chicharrones and chips or other snacks that are seen in Canada. Another connection I was able to make was similarities between other countries foods such as the United Kingdoms “Pork Scratchings”. I can further develop in this core competency by digging deeper into the history of future research projects.  I could also try and make more personal connections when researching future assignments to help give me a better understanding of the topic and make it easier to see into other peoples perspectives.