Should women be part of the military?

Through the years, women have been allowed to do the same things that men have. Now days, women can apply for jobs that were characterized for being developed just by men. For example, in 1920 was when it was agreed that American women could vote. However, there are some things that are questionable.

First of all, working for the Army it´s not for everybody in the world. Because you have to be like heartless. Just because someone died because of you. Women in this kind of things won´t survive. Because we tent to feel more sorry for people´s suffering than men.

On the other hand, most of the women that are part of the military are married, have children, and they miss their kids in a way that we cannot imagine. I mean, if you have all those things and you are thinking of joining the Army, don´t do it, because is clearly that you won´t handle it.

A third reason that I would say why women can be part the military is, that we are in a different world now. Nowdays, women can do the same things as men, sometimes even better than men. If there are women around the world that want to be part of the Army, they can do it. Although those women have to truly consider, if they are physically and mentally capable of doing it. And, if they have kids, think that they are going to miss everything related to them.

In my personal opinion, women can be part of the military because I don’t agree with chauvinism. Although, it´s truth that women are not so bloody. Like, killing other people or watching them how they died. That´s why I say, women can work at the military, but not necessarily fighting against a troop with weapons in their hands. They can be working with administration problems.  

Ipods as a trend

The iPods are a sensation since their launched on October 23, 2001. They are a portable media player designed and marketed by the popular brand, Apple. This product currently consists of a hard drive based on iPod classic, touch screen (iPod touch), iPod nano, and the compact iPod shuffle.

As many other digital music players, iPods can also be used as an external data storage devices. The storage capacity varies depending on the model. It ranges from 2GB for the iPod shuffle to 160GB with the iPod classic. All the models have been re-designed multiple times since their production. The most recent model of an iPod was on September 1, 2010.

A lot of people around the world have iPod or want one, but at the same time there are some people that don’t even know Apple exists. For those people, I’m going to tell them some advantages of having an iPod.

Advantages of having an iPod:

·         You can listen to your favorite music everywhere you go.

·         You don’t need to charge it every time because the battery last for 30 hours.

·         You can also have a lot of different things besides music. You can storage videos, movies, and pictures. (To storage videos and movies, you need to get the iPod classic versions).

Sadly, as everything that has good things has bad things.

Disadvantages of having an iPod:

·         Well, sometimes these products are not accessible to everyone. So, there is a probability of you getting mugged because they don’t have the money to buy one.

If you don’t want to get mugged, don’t walk with your iPod in your hand in the street, because that will call the attention. Finally, if you want to get an ipod don’t be afraid to get one. You won’t regret it.

Private Universities versus Public Universities

Private Universities versus Public Universities

In this momento, we have a lot of competition between public universities and private universities, because they are all fighting to be the best. Private universities and public universities are way to different concerning teachers, schedule, and price. The price between private universities and public universities is huge.

In a private university you have to pay your own career, while in a public university they will give you a scholarship depending on your grades, and also they will help you with your material.

Well, the schedules are different because in a public university you will spend most of your day in college. Whereas in a private university, you will go for a few hours. It also depends on the career you are studying. For example, if it is medicine in a public one, you better buy a place next to your college, because probably, you will not leave the university.

The teachers from private universities and public universities are kind of different in some aspects. It is said that the teachers in private universities are less worried in your academic performance than in a public university. In private universities if you need help with something, like if you a doubt about understanding something, most of the teachers won’t help you. While in the public universities they will always be there for you, because they will receive an extra payment.

In addition, if we start looking for advantages and disadvantages of studying in a public university or in a private university, we will never end. If you want to study in a private university and you have the money to go, just go. But, if you don’t have it, or you just don’t want to, remember that public universities exist.

Religion

Religion

Religion is and had been one of the topics with more controversial it’s also a difficult subject to talk about. Around us, we have a lot of different religions. Many people now days, believe in things that probably years ago wouldn’t even be accepted. Now, if you can read the bible and preach you are able of building a place to make people believe what you are saying even if is not true.
Some people now are talking about the end of the world on the date December 12, 2012. I mean, if you believe in God you don’t have to be afraid of this things. Because he is our father and he won’t let something bad happen to us. You need to have faith on him.
For example, it is said that the only religion that exists for God is the Catholic because it is written in the bible. So, if it is said that, why you can see on the street a lot of other religions contradicting what catholic people say? In my personal opinion, if you don`t agree with nothing that any of the religions says, don`t go just because someone told that is the religion for you, because that person don’t know you and your beliefs. You have the ability of choosing your religion. And, if you don’t feel like any of these religions fills you, it’s ok.

Independence Day

Independence Day

The way the USA and Costa Rica celebrate the independence, is different but at the same time, it’s the same. Let me explain it to you. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, in 1776. While in Costa Rica was on September 15, in 1821.Which commemorates the independence of the entire Central America from Spanish rules.
Following the independence, the first constitution of Costa Rica was soon adopted. This further led to the celebration of the first elections held in December, 1821. The Independence Day of Costa Rica is declared an official national holiday in the country. As it is in the United States of America.
Independence in the USA is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, Baseball games, families getting together, political speeches, and ceremonies. Parades are often on the morning, while fireworks displays in the evening at such places as: parks, fairgrounds and town squares.
Costa Ricans celebrate the Independence Day by going to the parades in their community the whole day. Watching how their kids march and listening to school’s bands playing. In the morning, you can listen to the speech of the president of Costa Rica. You will also see flags everywhere hanging. Decorations like: balloons, clothes, and streamers are colored red, blue, and white, the colors of the Flag. Also, you can see people dancing the traditional dance or listening to folk music.
The difference of how the USA and Costa Rica celebrate the Independence Day is not so different, but still I think that USA celebrates even bigger than it is here in Costa Rica. Because we don’t have the barbecues, picnics, fair, and carnivals.

Self-esteem

Self-esteem

Self esteem basically means that we should like ourselves, feel positive and respect your own worth. Feeling positive about yourself can determine how you perform. When we respect ourselves and feel really good in ourselves, we will do better at school, enjoy life, make new friends quickly, and we are more consciously aware and in control of our behavior.

People’s self-esteem either high or low is shaped by their life experiences. I believe a person’s self-esteem begins to take shape at an early age, with their parents being a major influence. Kind positive, knowledgeable and caring parents help children create a positive image. Parents who do not feel good about themselves or others, sometimes take it out on their children by belittling them or discouraging them.

This leads the child down a path of self-doubt and eventually given the right circumstances a lower self-esteem. Low self esteem is caused by factors depending on the background and status of the person, his surroundings, age, association with the outside world, etc.

Factors that cause low self esteem:

•Physical Appearance: When people most of them teenagers, don’t like their physical appearance or they are not comfortable with it.                                                                           •Negative Experience: Some low self esteem issues are caused due to negative experience. Children tend to take the negativity around them.                                  • Excessive Criticism: When a child is constantly reminded that he is not good enough at doing things, it results in depression and the child loses his self confidence. Such events create a feeling for be pessimistic.

Characteristics of having low self esteem:

1.    Social withdrawal. 

2.    Eating disorders.

3.    Inability to accept compliments. 

4.    Lack of social skills and self confidence.

5.    Treating yourself badly but NOT other people.

6.    Exaggerated concern over what you imagine other people think.

If you know someone with this kind of problem, you should try to help him/her, because this person might feel lonely and depressed. And if it is too serious, you must find a professional for help.

When I failed the Biology exam of the MEP

Last year, I had to do the Ministerio de Educación (MEP) exams. I past all of them, well, almost. I failed on the Biology exam. I was devastated. I didn`t wanna know about anybody or anything. I just wanna fell sleep and wake up the next day, and taught like it never happened, that it was a horrible nightmare. But, the thing is, when I woke up the next day, I realized that it wasn`t a nightmare. That my horrible dream was true. And, I couldn`t believe it.

My parents told me, you don`t have nothing to worry about. You have done too much for us. We are so proud about you. It doesn`t matter. You  would do the exam on April, and you`ll see that you can do it. Meanwhile, you can study any other thing that you want. So, I remember that, since I was a child I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, so I decided I`ll do it.

But, the thing was that, I was so incredibly disappointed about my self, that I changed my mind. I couldn`t  believe that the result of my exam had affected too much on me. I even waited for the MEP to gave the appeals, but I still couldn`t pass. I missed tow points. That, made me felt so worse than before. It didn`t caused me nothing about my system of values to change, I think it remain the same.

The people who had influenced on me at that time were, everybody. Everywhere I went almost all the people that knew, supported me at 100%. They reacted just like my parents. They had gave me a lot of support, even know that I`m in college.

They all were very kind and nice. Were real friends with me, and my family.

The issue that was most on my mind at that time was, that I taught I was going to stay at that phase of my life. That, I was not going to succeed in my life as a professional, and also I taught that, I was not going to college. But, my family were there the whole time, and actually made me realized, while I`m surrounded by them, I will not be or feel like a loser. And, that really helped me, a lot.

If I have the opportunity to change something, to avoid that situation, I might do it, but if I start thinking I wouldn`t be at the ULACIT right now. Why? Because, I would had made the terrible mistake of studying medicine or another thing, that probably I wouldn`t liked it, at the end. And, I would made my parents to waste a lot of money, unnecessarily.