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Hi classmates 👀 I hope you are fine Today I will talk to you about the topic that bring us together in this blog: English. First, I want to say that for me English is a difficult subject. When I studied at school, I always felt anxious about the English subject. I did not understand the language and I was nervous to speak it, so, generally, I avoided all situations related to English (For example, I never watched subtitled movies). Now, I think maybe I felt that way because my school never gave me a good English base. For a long time, I didn’t like or find useful to speak English. However, this situation changed when I traveled to the United States. In this moment I felt very vulnerable, because I could not communicate or understand people. For this reason, when I returned to Chile I thought: “Wow, I really need to speak English, I have to learn”. Also, on this trip I realized that it was more difficult for me to speak that to understand English. For example, sometimes I un...

Hi! Welcome back everyone ✌ Today I will talk about some changes that I would like to make in my Study Program If I could. Currently, I am studying my third year of Psychology at the University of Chile. I must say that I really love my career and I really like my university, but I also think that some changes in the program are necessary. First, I think it is necessary to change some first – year subjects. If I am honest, in my experience, the subject of Philosophy has not contributed anything to me in my studies in Psychology. I think this subject should be replaced for another course of Epistemology of the Social Sciences. Second, in my opinion, all courses of the career should have a gender focus. Currently, many subjects offer only texts created by men, so that, it is necessary to read more female authors. Third, in my view, it is necessary to add more instances of discussion and participation in the classes. Many psychology classes are only based on listening to the teacher s...

Hello again classmates! 😛 I hope you are fine.  Today I will talk about "Personal Opinions"  First, I want to say that our personal opinions are important. It is valuable to share our different points of view with others. I think that sharing our opinions makes us reflect, learn, empathize and grow personally. I think, it is very important to take certain elements into account when we are giving an opinion:  (1) We don't have the absolute truth.  (2) Our opinion is invalid if it offends others. For example, racist, xenophobic and homophobic views are invalid. These comments are violent.  (3) The tone of voice and gestures are important when giving an opinion.  (4) We must be empathetic when we give an opinion.  Personally, I always try to be respectful of the opinions of others.  Also, I always try not offend others with my comments. If I am honest,  I am bothered by people who call themselves "Direct Persons" and they only say violent ...

Hi classmates! 💁 I hope you are well.  Today, I want to talk you about a topic that is very important for me and excites me a lot. Today, I want to write about my family.  First, I want to say that my family is constitute by my mother, Johanna, my younger brother, Sebastián and my dog Apolo. Currently, we live in "Estación Central".  For me, my family is the most important thing in my life. I think that, in my 22 years old, I have learned that these persons always support me, through thick and thin. My family is my safe place and they gladden my days.  We are people with very different personalities and on many occasions, we discuss, however,  we have learned to understand and love each other. My mother is ver special, loving and caring person, she is my role model. My younger brother has a very strong character, many times I don't understand him, but he is a very generous and strong man. My black dog Apolo, is an important part of my family, it makes me l...

Hi classmates :)!  Today, I want to tell you about my study project after finishing university. I am currently studying third year of Psychology. Honestly, for me it's important not to make ideas or projects in the long term, because there is a great possibility that other situations  will occur.  Anyway, I will like to extend my studies  in another country, specifically in the United States, Florida. I would like to go to study in this country, because my boyfriend, currently, studies and works in this place, this way he could have him near me.  During the summer holidays 2020, I had the opportunity to visit this place for a mont and I really liked the calm and relaxed lifestyle, the beautiful landscapes, beaches, weather and the different panoramas to do. I think that the lifestyle of this place is very different that Santiago of Chile, and I like that.    Obviously, to realize this dream, I must learn to speak, write and listen English, so this is o...

Hi everybody  :) I hope they are well. Today I want to share with you three activities that I realized:  1. Are You a Compulsive Spender? My results was: Firm Grip on Your Wallet :)  2. Money Language Quiz for English Learners  My results was: 90% correct  3. PET Practice    My results was: 6/6 score 

    The video “The Scientific Power of Meditation” speaks form a scientific perspective. Answer the question , how does meditation affect your body ?      It’s notes that when a person meditates, their brain shows less anxiety and depression and more tolerance for pain. Meditation also increases memory , Self – awareness and goal setting .      When comparing the brains of Buddhist Monks and new meditators, higher levels of alpha wave levels are shown in the monks, this is related to less negative feelings, tension, sadness and anger.      In addition to other benefits, meditation is related to the more presence of gray matter in the areas of the brain in relation to learning, memory and emotional regulation. Meditation generates changes in the Amygdala, this is reflected in less stress and fear.      People who meditate produce more antibodies and have greater immune function. At the cellular level, m...

Hi again, everyone! :) For me, it is very complicated to think only one country to travel to. I would like to know many countries in my life, and I hope I have the time and money to do it. If I had to choose one of the many places, I would choose Thailand. I would like to visit this country because I consider has a great historical, natural and cultural capital that interests me a lot. According to documentaries and Internet, Thailand is a country has many beautiful and interesting places, such as turquoise beaches, green landscapes and Buddhist temples. In addition, it has a gastronomy considered one of the best in the world. The culture of this country is amazing, the people are very respectful, religious and nature lovers. I would like to spend a lot of time getting to know the wonderful landscapes and beaches of Thailand. I wish could know the people of this country, their culture and religion. However, I would not like to live there permanently, because I thi...