12. Letter on learning activities.

Friday July 3, 2010

Dear organizer…

After a cordial greeting, I am writing for tell you the rewarding experiences throughout this nearly three months in the activities at the university. So far I have attended two of these activities (green label), the first was about Neuroscience: in which I am learned that the function of our neurons is important because help them to develop the learning, which this is a new innovation that contributes in the performance academic, professional, and as personal form and that the people have different forms to learn. The second and final was about the Depression, in which told us the difference between the sadness and the depression, this last is provided by an event suffered, may have symptoms as: melancholy, discouragement, sadness, disappointment, anger, frustration, unhappiness and others. This disease may be caused for: biochemical processes, trauma, genetic influences, environmental and cognitive. That exist different types of the depression; for example: minor, serious, postpartum, premenstrual and seasonal. To conclude, I think this type of the activities developed at the University are valuable to us as students because they help us learn several important issues for our life.
Attentively:
Mariela Chaves Fernández.

11. Use of slang in the United States and Britain.

Use of slang in the United Stated and Britain

Slang can be described as informal, nonstandard words or phrases (lexical innovations) which tend to originate in subcultures within a society. Slang often suggests that the person utilizing the words or phrases is familiar with the hearer's group or subgroup it can be considered a distinguishing factor of in-group identity. During the 18th century in E.E.U.U was not the correct usage of slang in English and was considered to be taboo, however it started to use to present popular works. Almost all of the slang words during this time were anatomical and well known all through Britain and in America due to the British colonists. Furthermore, certain events happened in the 18th century that helped the development of slang such as, Westward expansion, the Civil War, and the abolitionist movement. Foreign words are a common resource for the development of slang, as are regional variations of standard words. Some examples of slang are: What's up? ,Whatever, shorty, Stoked and many others.

10. Health practices.

Health Practices

Today, I talk about some health practice. First, everybody known as health, good physical, mental, social and emotional and that Health care most often depend only follow some simple tips. Physical health has to do with our bodies, for that we must exercise it, care for our nutrition (eating foods derived from flour, legumes, vegetables, fruits, milk, two to three servings of meat a day, drink lots of water, etc.), keep it clean and away from the major toxins as possible and seek medical advice and treatment for the prevention of accidents and diseases that can be degraded the quality of our lives. One must exercise regularly to get and stay
physically healthy to be given proper functioning of our entire body. Mental and social health refers to the way we handle our daily lives and how we relate to others in different environments, for example, in the family, school, work. It also has to do with how we balance our feelings and values to meet the many demands of life. Emotional health is the responsible management of feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally healthy people control their feelings properly and feel good about yourself, have good personal relationships and have learned ways to cope with stress and problems of daily life. Finally, achieving a state of wellness, harmony and balance in these areas will give us the ability to function optimally as a human being and have the energy and vitality to be productive and successful in any area of our lives… Don´t forget to take care of your body, because it is the only place you have to live.!!!

9. International Destination.

My travel destinations

My travel destinations is in United States, I would love to known this country three places, the first are the Niagara Falls; this are a small group of waterfalls located in the Niagara River between the U.S. and Canada, are situated some 236 meters above sea level, it falls approximately 52 meters, I like this place because I think it would be wonderful to see the majesty of the cataracts and because there develops an environmental conservation project. Another place I'd like to meet is the Miami Beach, scene of hundreds of movies and TV series, is a place beautiful, sunny, and there are many people Latinos. I would also like to know Disneyland, in Orlando and Times Square, New York. I would like to go for shopping, tennis, perfumes, and others. Finally, one of the reasons for that more I would like to go is to practice the English language.

8. Restaurant Review.

Restaurant

My favorite restaurant is “La Hacienda”, in San Carlos in route to Fortuna, has a beautiful view because it looks the Arenal Volcano. In that place the administrators and service personnel to give a great service every days of the week, from 8 am to 11 pm. The food in this restaurant it is very delicious, within the menu there dishes typical of the Costa Rica as well as non-traditional food, depends of the tastes of the people, but the specialty is in beef, pork and chicken and seafood, obviously, all these accompanied by delicious salads, all these foods have an exquisite taste and is best are not very high in fat and calories. The service is fast and quality is a place hygienic. Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere in this restaurant is very pleasant, put different types of music, depending on individuals who are in the place, usually romantic and pop. In the end, this is it a place magnificent to go with every family to spend some time enjoying a delicious dish.

7. Impact of video games in Costa Rica.

Video Games

Every new medium, from the written word to the screen of the computer, from movies, communicate media (hi5, facebook, twitter, messenger and others) to the printing press, has had a great impact on the way humans communicate, create, and even think, and the video games are no exception to this. The video game industry had become a multimillion industry thus making it very popular to people especially to young children and teenagers. The video games are a form of the entertainment that indirectly will change the transforming the way that people perceive and interact with the world around them, namely, this games to will affect the lives of anyone who plays it especially the teens. In Costa Rica began to become popular in the decade of the 80 to this day are one of the best-selling products to find a technological age. The majority of the teenagers Costa Ricans (and in general around of the world) that is addicted to play these games; the school performance dramatically decreases through the course of time, this because the students' (commonly boys) interest was put into these exciting games and not on their studies and they almost always show them the way to individual violence and have an unhealthy life. Finally, I think that video games are not all that bad, the importance is to have an organized life where you make a balance between the important things and entertainment, in this case video games.

6. Etiquette.

Etiquette

First of all, Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. Is the first mark of good breeding and reflects directly on a person’s upbringing. Some aspects of etiquette to consider are: Is important for you to respond to someone who wishes you ‘good morning’, even if it a stranger because if you do not return the greeting, the stranger will feel insulted. If you are in a mixed group, always greet the elders and the women first. Don’t shout to be heard. Don’t interrupt others while they’re talking. Lower the music or TV volume when others are talking or trying to sleep. Do not ask too many intimate or invasive questions the first few times that you meet a person. Always say “please” and “thank you”. Chew food with your mouth closed. Do not put the elbows on the table. Finally, is important for us as college students which remains and prove that we have culture, and thus with this example to other persons.

5. Letter to the President of the Costa Rica.

Friday June 24, 2010

President:
Laura Chinchilla Miranda.

After a cordial greeting, I am writing to let you know some solutions to prevent the crimes in Costa Rica. In our country exist a “Poder Judicial” that provides security for the entire population, which is considered as the defender of the victims or person to which they were his right violated, however, I think that many times this power failure; because everyone known that the crimes here are increased with the overtime and therefore is needed more police, more specialized equipment to reach the right conclusions of the case (namely; show whether the person under investigation is guilty or not), more car for the police, arms, programs that address social needs, to improve the education system for the learn the values of the life with respect, honesty, the laws in this country should be more strict and firm, that the children and adolescent learn in the classroom to be good people, with hopes of improvement in their lives, to understand that however difficult it may be, to commit crimes not solved, but quite the opposite. Actually is very common that the polite and makers committed mistaken; as was seen in the movie "The Life of David Gale" and consequence of this, blame an innocent person. Finally, I think that maybe with these options will bring to Costa Rica the peace and tranquility that is needed.
Attentively:
Mariela Chaves Fernández.

4. Best Community.

Best community

My best community will be considered one of the best places to live. Is a place very quiet and insurance. The weather will be warm in the morning and cold at night. Each house will have his garden, where they cultivate fruit trees and vegetables are used in foods. My community has a supermarket, drugstore, restaurants, stores, clinic, elementary school, high school, mall, trees and a park. Is the place with friendly people, where this people share their traditions, their problems and success, but above all they feeling a sense of community. A place where there are different types of people. Where should to exist the trust, the honesty and sincerity between the neighbors. Where exist different kinds of the people without any discrimination. This is it about my dream community where all people are happy.

3. Activity Neurocience.

Neuroscience

Activity attended was the Thursday May 27, 2010 about “Learning Situations”, in which she told that the people have different forms to learn. In addition, she explained that function of our neurons is important because help them to develop the learning. Neuroscience is a new innovation that contributes in the performance academic, professional, and as personal form. In my opinion the Neuroscience is very important for to know the mental development in the persons. I think this type developed at the University activities are valuable to us as students because they help us learn several important issues for our life, as it is in this case the development of Neuroscience.

2. Ideal Job.

My Ideal Job

Today I get to talk about my ideal job, I always wanted to be dentist and thank Gog I´m studying. I've always thought that the study is very important today because it is the only way to ensure success in life, but is today when I realize that I was right. When get out the high school had in mind to go the UCR to studying dentistry, but after I did, I did not incredibly and for this I´m here. I like first work in the CCSS for to get experience, and have my own medical clinic so, and I would like have both in different work place (in the CCSS and own business). I like me this is profession because it is a branch of the Health Sciences where you can guarantee the patient´s welfare; remains unclear whether the necessary. Is a safe, indoor, comfortable job, and high salary, and not is bored. I know that I have the skills for to be a great dentist, some of these are: I´m very creative, I´m good communicator, excellent student, I have good memory, good observer and good with my hands, I am responsible, but principal helpful. And although at times the situation at the university becomes difficult, I fight because I know that this is it the right job for me. I´m feel happy to be at this university.

1. Personal Presentation.

Personal Presentation.

My name is Mariela Chaves Fernández. I live in San Carlos; but now live in San Pedro. I studied last year Veterinary Medicine in UNA (Heredia), but now I am studying dentistry in the ULACIT. I have two brothers and two sisters; everyone elderly and one niece. My father is business man and my mother is housewife. I liked the field, and the animals (specially the horses, cows, cat, pigs and dog and others). I am 19 years old; I was born 03 April, 1991 in the hospital of the San Carlos. I like listen to music, see T.V and movies (especially in the Cinema), skating, go to college, talk to my friends, eating and I like to dance. My friends and my family are very important for me, because they support me.
I consider myself a funny person, friendly, helpful, respect, honesty and responsible.