English Language Challenge

 Hi bloggers!

Today I’m going to write about English language challenge and it will be my last post.

I really like this English course, because I had never gone to this type of classes with more conversation and less grammar. In the beggining I was worried about taking this level because  I did the test for know in what level you are almost three years ago and since that I haven't practiced my english. But I think, when you  learn a language, you never forget. 

I love the use of blogs for practice writing because is a more didactic form to do and it allows you to connect ideas.

I really need to practice more speak in English. I'm still insecure when I speak and it is only lack of practice. So, when my cousin’s girlfriend comes to Chile (She lives in EEUU) I think im going to practice all I can.

Actually, I use the English to read differents papers and information in some subjects for the university, for singing in the shower jajajaj and I have a friend living in EEUU so I have to talk whit him in English, but I only use the writing for that.

I consider English is a very good tool for go out to work because in this time, English has become the universal language so if you know how to speak in English, you have a plus. Also, most of the scientific magazines, papers, web sites, are in English and if you dont have some knowledge of the language, it will be  difficult for read and use. Finally, my dream is travel around the world and I can’t do it if I dont know some English.

And that is all!

I see you!.

Bye bye :D 

Study program

Hi bloggers!

Today I’m going to talk about my study program. I study Engineering in Natural Renewable Resources and this career lasts 5 years (only if you are a machine).

Well, when I start with the career I think all the subjects are great and beautiful. But,  during these three years I realized study program have some faults. The first thing I don’t agree is the length of study. I think no one finish our career in this time and it’s so stressful  think about do the impossible for  don’t fall behind and don’t lost the scholarships.  I know I will not finish in 5 years and I will have to postulate to a credit for continue to my studies and It is so sad. The second thing I see in my study program are some subjects are in a wrong place. For example,  in fifth semester we have a subject called “Physics II”. I considered this subjects don’t have to be an obligatory asignature and it has to be a elective, because is a very specific subjects and only the people who likes the topic of energy  have to know.  The third and last thing I’m going to say about this is that my career  have to consider how do some classes. I say that because there are some subjects where just give us information and put in our minds a lot of words when really we need practice or the practice would be a better way to teach (for example, microbiology). I know the university is  responsable for this situation, because they don’t give us  a big budget to progress with the infrastructure or buy tools for learn in a didactic way.  

But it’s not all bad, there are many teachers with vocation and with all the energy to do differents things with the resources we have, like Fuster! For me, he’s the best teacher ever.

I see you soon!

Bye Bye.

Do everything, do nothing

What will I do in my summer holidays?

I'm still seeing so far to have vacations. In this part of the year I feel like the university never finishing and I'm only want to sleep. So, definitely the first thing I'm going to do is sleep. Maybe one week or two. I need rest and do nothing. Be in my bed, see the ceiling while I fix the world and watch movies and series.

When I feel that I recharged my batteries I want to travel, I don't like spent my summer in Santiago, I know here are many things to do, but like I live here I can go for a walk during the year. So, I always go to visit my family during summer. They live in the 6th Region, in a little town called Auquinco. In this place you can do many things and it's so difficult for everyone to be boring. I always go up hills, I swim in the river, I ride a bike and all the nights there are parties with campfire and drinks. I would like to go to the beach too. It is so relax be lying on the sand while you looking at the ocean and listening to the sound of the waves but I do not know if this trip results because it's hard to plan with my friends. Some of them have to work all the summer to pay the university and other do not have any money.

In the last week of February, I'm going to Buenos Aires with my mom and my sister. I'm so exciting. I've been told that Buenos Aires is a beautiful city and I'm sure we will spend a really good time there.

I hope the summer holidays happen slowly, I do not want to wake up one day and see the new semester in the university.

XOXO 

Medicinal Plants

Hi bloggers!

Today the topic is Medicinal Plants. Really I don’t know very much about this topic like the people studying Agronomy, but I’m going to talk about my experience with the topic.

Since I was a child, I’ve had contact with medicinal plants because my mother’s family lives in a small rural town  about two hours away from Santiago. So, when I visited (and I continue visiting) my family and I was sick, my grandmother  did herbal tea with different plants  she picked in the field. For this reason I know about rue, paico or chamomile. Actually, my mom has some medicinal plants in our garden and all the family use it when we are sick.

I think medicinal plants are an importan part of  traditional culture of all the countries and it is more used in rural places than in cities. All the plants and trees have special properties. Sometimes these properties can help humans even though in the past some of them could poison and kill. We have to learn about them from our ancestors or with the people dedicated to know about medicinal plants.  Personally, I believe in all the properties that all the plants and trees have.  I always prefer to use medicinal plants because I think pills are toxic for our bodies.

Now, I have a question for you. Do you know about some medicinal plants use to take away a headache? I usually have headaches and I don’t want to continue taking pills.  

See you soon!

Bye bye