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Brasil 2014

As many of you may know, SouthAmerican countries are pretty known for being massive fans of football (soccer). Even though in my country it is our main sport, our biggest success has been being able to qualify to the World … Continue reading

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Save the Yasuní

727.947 is the number of signatures collected in my country to prevent the government of drilling oil from one of the most diverse rainforest in the planet. The park holds a world record 150 amphibian species for places with comparable landscapes. … Continue reading

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Año viejo

Since we were talking about Ecuador a bit, I felt like maybe I should share some traditions with you. April is here and back home this month is known by the start of the manufacturing of Año viejos. It’s exact definition … Continue reading

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#AllYouNeedIsEcuador

I have to admit, I had never realized how BEAUTIFUL my country was until I was away from it. The longest I’d been away from home before coming to college this winter was a month and a half when I … Continue reading

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Gendering Ads

For my Cultural Geography class we had to analyze how ads now a days were gendered and I found a perfect example, I actually think this company has made a good job since you think of them and instantly think … Continue reading

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ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Last weekend I went to Florida for three days. My parents where going there from Ecuador for vacations and they surprised me with a ticket so I could see them since I don’t have a chance to visit them like … Continue reading

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Spring Break

Well it’s that time. The time that many students have been anticipating for months now. The week long break from homework, exams, constant cold weather, and early mornings. This break is more commonly referred to as Spring Break. For some, … Continue reading

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Elections

So I come from a small South American country called Ecuador. Last Sunday, elections for new mayor were held in every state of my country. Rafael Correa is our actual president, and a lot of people don’t like him anymore … Continue reading

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Where do I get my news from?

Thats a good question, Im not a newspaper kind of person so how do I know whats happening out there? I love social media I think that is the best way to keep us all connected and my main source … Continue reading

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The State of the Union

Being an international student, it was difficult for me to follow along with President Obama’s speech. I don’t have a vast amount of background knowledge about him. However, after reading some of the political critics, I have come to conclude … Continue reading

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