“In 1492, Columbus sailed the blue ocean.” This phrase has long been how students were introduced to Christopher Columbus in elementary school. Students are taught that Columbus was the one who discovered America, crossing the Atlantic on his three ships: La Niña, La Pinta, and La Santa María. There’s even a holiday in honor of […]
Ever since we were little, people always told us there is a series of activities we need to cross off of our life’s to-do list. Our dissatisfaction with living in the moment makes us want to work for a new “level” of our lives, which usually does more harm than good. We are constantly aiming […]
Freedom is a word that signifies a right to some but a dream to others. While I watched a series called Attack on Titan during winter break, this topic was often highlighted in diverse ways by the characters. Eren, the main character, is best described as impulsive, loyal and passionate. “If you win, you live. […]
Women deserve and want a world where we have an equal future free of stigmas, stereotypes, and violence; the strength that a women’s movement achieved throughout the world crosses borders, cultural, economic, and ideological differences of any kind. If women and men all over the world get together to join forces they could be able […]
Besides the typical learning, our school provides us with unique opportunities to grow and develop. Taking a usual Math, Science, or English class is not enough. Therefore, we need to work the engines of our brain by doing diverse activities. For instance, we should practice a sport or be part of a club. The […]
Being grateful is essential to appreciating and enjoying life. We must appreciate who we are, what we have, what we have achieved, the people around us, etc. It makes us live in harmony with our environment and with a high degree of well-being. If we get carried away by negative thoughts, they can begin to […]
Online classes from home are currently part of daily life for millions of students due to the coronavirus crisis, but many miss social contact and feel lonely. Due to the intense workload assigned, they’re also feeling stressed and anxious. Because of the sudden change in our learning system, a lot of students have been left […]
A few days after Christmas, on the 28th, we commemorate “El Día de Los Inocentes” or Day of the Innocent, by pulling pranks on other people. What most people don’t know is that this day comes from a Christian event. The story starts more than 2,000 years ago, when King Herode found out about The […]
We are in one of the most exciting times of the year: the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. However, in recent times, the Christmas holidays have taken on a more commercial and less religious meaning. Christmas is celebrated in every part of the world, with several customs and rituals. Still, these different ways […]
Holidays are something everyone is always looking forward to, especially this year. I was joined by many others with the excitement and thrill of the holiday season, mostly consisting of the fact this “special” year is ending soon. The holidays not only signify the culmination of yet another calendar year, but it also means it’s […]
