6TH YEAR ECO - CLASS PORTFOLIO (MARCH/APRIL 2020)

What can older people learn from new generations?

Ever since the beginning of times, older people have been considered to be wiser than younger ones. This might be due to the fact that they have gone through a lot of experiences, which are likely to have taught them some significant life lessons; but does this mean they do not have anything new to learn?

To begin with, it is of popular knowledge that young people tend to adapt more easily than the elders. The fact that modern society and technology advance in such quick manners forces them to get used to changing, something that does not normally happen to those in the third age. They usually have a rougher time when it comes to wrapping their head around new ways of thinking and seeing the world. As previously stated, one of the issues they struggle with is technology and the way it constantly develops.

This may cause them to feel left out or outdated, which is why it is crucial for them to try to adapt to these modern tools. It is of key importance for them to be open to new developments so that they can be part of the process of globalization as well.

In connection to this, being an adaptable individual brings some benefits as regards the formation of character, which leads me to the following point; open-mindedness. Today´s youth is known for being inclusive towards all sorts of differences. One of the issues in which society has advanced at unimaginable rates concerns the segregation of LGBTQI+ people. Years ago, this used to be considered as taboo, therefore no one would talk about it. LGBTQI+ people used to be afraid of expressing themselves out loud, as people were intolerant and harsh towards them. Slowly, people in the third age are coming to understand that someone´s sexual orientation does not define them as human beings. Recent generations seem to have understood that there is more than one possibility when it comes to whom you love, what gender you identify yourself with, and such. Everyone is different, and that is something older people have to learn to respect and embrace.

Thirdly, I would like to emphasize how free and individualistic younger generations are nowadays. Back in the old days, people´s behaviors used to be delimitated by haunting stereotypes. Their role in society used to be determined by their gender; women were bound to be housewives and men would be the ones bringing the money home. These days, the situation has changed a lot, as anyone is free to dedicate their time to whatever they desire, despite gender. The issue here is that some old people have not come to terms with this yet. Do not misinterpret what I am trying to say; I do not mean that they do this on purpose. They were simply raised this way and Agustina Paganini, 6to ECO 2020

that is how society wanted them to think, but it is about time that they realize that women are just as capable as men. The way I see it, these old prejudices have created a certain stigma towards those who rebel against this archaic system. What´s more, older people can not imagine another project of life besides marrying and having children, which is often not the case with younger generations. Happiness can come in different ways for everyone, and that is why no one is entitled to emit a judgement on the varied ways of conceiving it.

To conclude, people in the third age are wise in many ways, but they have a lot to learn from the young ones. As Asa Hutchinson once said, “You are never too old to start learning, and you are never too young to aim high and achieve great things�.

Agustina Paganini, 6to ECO 2020

“The older, the wiser�, Is this phrase completely true? Are older people more intelligent and open minded than the youngsters? We can have a pretty interesting debate about the topic.

But one thing is clear, children have the gift of incorporating new information quicker than adults. So is it possible that younger generations teach something to older ones?

In the first place, we have to be sensible enough to understand that older generations did not have as many options as we were given, so most of the times we need sufficient patience to make an effort and get inside their heads, as for dealing better with the topic or idea we are trying them to grasp.

As far as I am concerned, one of the things that the new generation could teach the older is about gender relationships, more specifically, the LGBTQ community. This issue is hugely appalling for older people, as in the past dating the same gender, or feeling related to other gender that wasn’t the one you were given at birth, was just like some sort of crime. We can explain Old-fashioned elders that people can fall in love with the gender they like, because love cannot be prescribed. They should know that it is not wrong or disgusting, let alone a crime to have a relationship.

From my point of view, another matter to consider is categorizations, that is to say, genderorientated toys, clothes, games, etc. Some decades ago not only what people liked was classified, but also their emotions. Boys were expected to like blue, cars and be strong, they were not allowed to cry or to wear makeup. Conversely, girls should love pink, Barbies, and be sensitive. They must, without exception, look feminine. Nowadays, this type of constraint is reaching to its end. People are being allowed to be free and to decide the life they want to live.

Moreover, the fight for abortion is something the earlier generation can learn from this one.

Back in time, this topic was not a conversation that could be even talked about. It was shameful to be in agreement with this matter. In this day and age, women are strong and powerful enough to fight for their rights. They are able to express their feelings and opinions freely, without any restriction. In bygone years, women would hide it and attempt to do it illegally, thus risking their lives because they were terrified of speaking to their family about it.

But for the time being, time has changed, women have gained confidence and those who want to fight for this matter, are determined to do it without consternation or fright.

On top of that, an issue that should not be underestimated is technology. It is fundamental for the elderly to start trying to accept and learn about it. Even though it is bad for the mental health to use technology in excess, attempting to use it reasonably is something we can teach them. Learning how to use computers, phones, applications and the media can be very useful to the elderly. For instance, if they are tired and it is arduous to go out to buy things or wait on lengthy lines to collect their pension, they can do it all by using internet and without having to make a laborious effort.

To sum up, older people can learn plenty of things from the younger generation. What is more, they can use this brand new information to make their lives easier and healthier.

Trinidad Rivas 6to Economía

New Days, New Ways These days things have changed. In the past, people thought that the elder could only teach the younger and there was no way it could be the other way around.

But it’s the 21st century now, and not everything is as it used to be. So the question here is: can older people learn something from the younger generations?

To begin with, the most obvious thing to say is that young people can teach the baby boomers (people born between 1946-1964) how to manage technology.

Nowadays technology appears in every aspect of our life: education, communication, shopping, etc.; and not being able to use it correctly is a problem that most of our elders face. With the help of the younger generations, technology might not be seen as a problem any more, and start to be seen as a helpful device for older people.

However, this is not the only thing that can be learnt from the millennials and the centennials… In today’s world, it is a fact that the elderly are more narrow-minded than the younger. But, as it was said before, things have changed. Openmindedness is something that today's’ generations are teaching to the old ones. But a thing such as this one cannot be taught as a school subject. Things like this are shown, and can be clearly seen in the millennials’ protests. We are the ones pushing for equality and the acceptance of people, no matter/regardless of their gender, race or whom they choose to love. In our lifetime, we have seen a much more progressive and accepted LGBTQI community, and racial and gender divisions challenged, and we were able to do so by comfortably speaking out about topics older generations tried to ignore.

However, not all of our elders are willing to learn. Sadly as it is, we live in a world wHere respect and free will do not go hand in hand. Most of the old community come from a male-chauvinistic society, where women could only fall in love with men, where people with brown skin were despised, where a man dressed as a womAn not only would be seen as a disrespectful act, but he would also be punished for it, where people weren’t able to live freely because of the social barriers established . The years passed, but their beliefs didn’t develop/change/sway//remained unaltered. Most of the elderly still think that our society should be like it was 50 years ago, where acceptance was not even a word.

That is why when we, centennials, try to adapt them to this new century where everything they know doesn’t apply anymore, they reject it, get angry about it, and criticise us, just for the mere fact of thinking differently .

As for technology, as helpful as it can be, it is not always welcomed by the elder either. This is due to the fact that old people are largely very sceptical about it, and think of technology as a setback for humanity. They think that real connections

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between people can be lost, as they spend more time in front of a screen than they are supposed to. And they’re right to think that way, but they should not generalize and put everyone in the same bag. Yes, it is true that there are people who spend a lot of time plugged in, but it is not the case with all of us. So, instead of being afraid that humanity can lose the ability to socialize, they should see it as an opportunity to actually improve their communications, as they are able to speak to people even when they are not there.

In conclusion, I believe that there is no such thing as knowing too much, I think that young generations can learn as much from the old ones as they can learn from us, as long as they are willing to do it. As the saying goes: “you are never too young to teach, nor too old to learn”.

Excellent work!

Colegio Ward 6 Econimia Carolina Huang

My 2020 New Year’s resolutions

I used to think that setting a new year’s resolution was useless because I could never really reach any target that I set. But then, I realized that the reason why I couldn’t achieve them was that I was too focused on reaching the goals but not really on how I could use them to motivate me and organize my time.

At this start of a new year, I am setting my new resolutions based on the things that have happened in the world until now. This year 2020, has not started in a good way for me and I think for none of us. First of all, the heavy wildfires in Australia have affected a great part of the home of many animals like koalas or kangaroos. Based on this, one of my new year’s resolutions is to care more for the planet and live a zero-waste life. It is a very difficult process so I am going to start little by little. First of all, by reducing my waste, and trying to use recyclable materials whenever I can.

For example, using metal forks and chopsticks instead of plastic ones when I am not eating at home, always keeping a set of tableware in my backpack; using thermos bottles to fill water with, instead of buying plastic bottles that are mostly not recyclable; taking a reusable cloth bags to buy groceries in the supermarket so I won’t use any plastic bags, and so on.

Another incident that happened this year is this virus that has spread around the world.

And I think that we have to be positive and learn from this. So building upon this fact, I have set another new year’s resolution, and it is to appreciate all the time that I spend at home with my family, and also, care for the elderly people. We are always too busy with our homework or friends and so focused on our own lives that we often don’t pay attention to the love of our families. But this time, spending so many days with my family at home made me realize that being with them is priceless, and I should recognize the full worth of it. The other thing is to care for the elderly, like when being in a public space, always leave them the seat. But I can’t help every elderly person in the streets, so the best that I can do is to care more for my grandparents and assist them in all the ways that I can.

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Colegio Ward 6 Econimia Carolina Huang

My last new year’s resolution is to learn a new language. It is not based on anything bad that has happened in the world but only on my own wishes. The reason why I want to learn a new language is that I find languages interesting and amusing.

Learning a new language is almost like deciphering a strange code, and when I finally understand it, it’s like discovering something new. I am thinking of learning French or Japanese, and because it is more of a pastime, I am not thinking of taking formal classes for now. I think I will start slowly, with fifteen minutes a day it will be all right and if I am really into it, I may think of taking serious classes.

In conclusion, my new year’s resolutions are four: first, care for the planet; secondly, appreciate time with my family; thirdly, care for elderly people, especially my own grandparents; and the fourth and finally, it is to learn a new language. I will achieve them little by little because in that way I can recognize my ability and see my forward progress. I think that goals are what take us forward in life and we should take advantage of them so that we can rise above our circumstances and grow up by ourselves.

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Agostina Lazzaroni 6to economic Life in the time of coronavirus: can one stay positive during this crisis?

The World Health Organization has declared Coronavirus (covid19) as an infectious disease caused by severe accurate respiratory syndrome, it is spread mainly through close contact via respiratory droplets produced when people cough or sneeze. I think that as difficult as it is, we can analyse that in different areas, such as economic, social, politics it is possible to stay positive.

Firstly, we can consider that “Frequent hand washing, social distancing, covering a cough and sneeze with a tissue, keeping unwashed hands away from the face and several social distancing measures are used including the closing of schools, workplaces isolation quarantine and restricting the movement of people on the streets� are measures to prevent the infection recommended by the national government. The community can leave their homes only to make the necessary purchases such as food, hygiene products, drinking water because from March 19th to April 13th all the citizens must stay home. The positive side of these measures is that in the future the contagion of coronavirus is going to be less compared to other countries who didn't take the necessary measures and today they're in a critical state as it happens in Brazil.

In many cases, isolation and routine change cause people boredom and depression so it is advisable to create an exercise routine, have contact with sunlight and nature as it renews energy, eat healthily and always be hydrated. Not only does routine changes so abrupt affect our emotional state no matter how healthy we are but also social distancing can include loneliness, reduce productivity and lots of other drawbacks associated with human interaction.

Moreover, It is crucial to contain the elderly, the grandparents and call them often to entertain them, and if a child is with his grandparents, the grandchildren must help them stay positive by helping them cook, playing board games, making crafts, having a cup of tea together and making them forget that they are their homes without the possibility of go out because in many cases being locked up affects people´s mood.

The problem in Italy was that in the last month they did not take care about the virus and most of the society believed that the media was exaggerating so after weeks passed Italy sent a communicate saying they were no able anymore of taking care of sick people cause at that moment hospitals were already full and a lot of people had to be oxygenated and there were not enough doctors causing that some medical students, still today, are graduating earlier because Italy need doctors. Argentina had the advantage of being able to analyze, investigate and take the necessary measures to ensure that the infection does not affect in the same way as other countries that we're unable to control the situation such as China, Iran, Spain, Italy, and the United States among many others.

Overall, can one individual stay positive during the crisis? I would say yes, but this is only achieved with the help and predisposition of each one. An inhabitant can be positive but from a personal conviction where emotional and physical factors predispose the person to raise their natural defenses and be in a positive state when facing the crisis. That is why both physical and recreational activities in the quarantine period are extremely important. It is necessary that the massive media share reliable information but also not to generate an overalert in the population because it could lead to a situation of alertness and care to one of panic and fear wherein those situations people tend to make mistakes.

Josefina Garcia Pereira

6to eco Essay writing workshop New Year, new resolutions

I have always set New Year’s resolutions, but I never succeeded in achieving all of them. Basically a New Year resolution is made when one wants to correct the mistakes they have made the past year, or do something in a more organized manner. I think it is very necessary to set a target every year. This time I am going to stick to my resolutions and make sure that I change the things that I dislike about myself.

I have thought about a few resolutions that I would like to take this year and stick to them. The most important one is to be happy. I think happiness is a process, and that I may be able to achieve it this year. Through all my life, I’ve always wanted to be happy, and I feel like in these sixteen years of my life, I have never experienced happiness. As this is my last year of school with all my friends, I want to enjoy it as much as I can. I want to make unforgettable memories with them and try to be happy. I should stop stressing so much about everything and stop being such a perfectionist. The two things mentioned above are obstacles to achieving happiness, so it is really important that I try to change this about myself.

Secondly, I would like to take up reading. It is said that reading is a good habit, but with school tests, homework and hockey, I barely have time to read. However, I plan on achieving this resolution. Even though I read books for school, I want to read books for my own. So, if I don’t have time, I will make some, and I will read something. Probably “Small great things” by Jodi Picoult, which is a book that I bought a few years ago and have never read.

Thirdly, this year I want to visit different universities and decide what I’m going to study next year. It has to be something I’m good at and something that I like. This decision is really important as it basically defines the rest of my life. I will be studying for five or six years and then I will have a career in what I have studied. I would really like to think little by little about the different options so I can have a final choice by the end of this year.

Another goal I want to accomplish is to be more productive. I usually spend a lot of time using my phone, playing video games and watching movies or TV series. The hours I devote to these unhealthy habits should be reduced, and in that time I could go out, hang out with my friends, read a book or make drawings. But most importantly, my health is being affected, so I should really work on this sort of “addiction” I have.

Last but not least, my final resolution has to do with my family. This year I want to improve the relationship I have with my parents and my brother. My relationship with them has never been good due to lack of trust. My parents judge a lot, so I avoid telling them certain things. However, over the last few years, communication has improved, but not as much as I would want to. That is the reason why this year I plan on finally telling them whatever I want to without caring about what they have to say.

After much pondering and consideration, I think that 2020 can be a great year. Without a shadow of a doubt, I will succeed at achieving at least one resolution. Many of the goals I have are hard to reach, but if I fail I have many years left to change what I don’t like about myself and my habits.

Marina Huang 6 eco

New Year’s resolutions New year new day, new year is coming, and we are all preparing for it. In the new year, we must have many wishes, because new year means that many things come to an end and new opportunities start. So we need to make a new year’s resolution in order to improve ourselves.

Many students have goal of study. Some have a great one but some small. To some degree, a goal determines your success in the future. People who have a great goal can probably meet a big success in their future, while the people who have a small goal may gain a small one. As my last year of high school life has come, I feel a little stressed, because i want to enter a better college, but my score worries me. I have made up my mind to make great progress in my studies. Firstly, I have decided to try my best to improve my English. Because my English is so poor that it affects my other subjects. I will face my difficulties and I will take steps to improve my English ,such as by broadening my vocabulary, training my listening skills like listening to more English radio broadcasts, watching English films and TV programs , and keeping a diary in English. Also I have to improve my writing skill. If I make mistakes, I will try to correct them at once and try not to make the same mistakes. I must work hard because I don’t want to fall behind. Secondly, I will improve my other subjects. History and literature in Spanish are always my weakness because they are boring for me, so I will decide to go over the important knowledge and ask for help from my classmates. My best friend is very patient, so I will ask her to explain the details to me. With her help,I will overcome it.

I think losing weight is the top resolution for many of us, and combined with“ exercise more” and “stay fit and healthy” it is something that over a third of the population wishes to achieve. Most young people, especially women, want to have a better figure. They try to lose weight to look more beautiful. And I am on them no 1

exception . On the summer vacation I went to China for three months and I ate out too much. As consequence, I have put on 5 kilos. Food prepared away from home provides more calories than home prepared food and is higher in nutrients we over consume and lower in those we under consume. So I have decided to make a change. Firstly, I will prepare as much of my daily food at home as possible. This will allow me to control my calories intake and ensure to get the majority of those calories from nutrient foods.

Secondly, I have a sweet tooth and that’s another reason why I am getting fat. Well, the truth is sugar can’t ruin your health unless you eat like an idiot and refuse to exercise.

The more physically active someone is , the better there body deals with simple sugars.

Therefore, I have decided to go to the gym three times a week. Do some simple resistance exercises and a full body workout. As far as weight gain goes, we have to remember that both weight gain and loss are regulated by the principles of energy balance. So we have to exercise regularly and eat healthily, not only for having a better figure but also actually to get healthy.

However, having a goal doesn't mean we can succeed in no time.We still have a long way to go.The next step we should take is to put our goals into action.Maybe we meet with many difficulties, but we mustn't stop or give up.We should keep on going, struggling against all kinds of trouble or problems until our goals are hit!

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EVANGELINA YAO

WHAT ADVICE WOULD I GIVE YOUNGER KIDS ABOUT SECONDARY SCHOOL? time flies, and very soon you will start secondary school. It is like an adventure, a new road to discover and find the final destination. As a student who has had the experience, I will give you some advice for the secondary school.

First of all, it is very important to make self-reflection, for which you can ask yourself some interesting questions: what are my new year's resolutions? Will I participate in extracurricular activities? You should make a well - organized plan about your new school life: what are your goals; what you must do and what you mustn't. high school calls for more responsibility from you than what is required in lower grades. The teachers and your parents are no longer behind you to warn you about handing in the homework or to remind you that the following day you will have an exam. It all depends on your own consciousness.

Secondly, you should pursue activities that truly interest you. Don't make decisions about extracurricular activities based on what other people think or what might look good in an application. Choose something you'll find interesting and get involved. Set out time to identify your talents and gifts. Explore them for the benefit of yourself and others, as they will make you stronger for the challenges that lie ahead. Evidence of passion and perseverance to the activity is one of the most valuable aspects. "If there's anything I regret, is that I never try to do more during my free time." Explained A university's student. If you want, you can do it!

Sometimes, when you are committed to becoming an applied student, you might forget that you also need to be committed to yourself. Getting enough sleep, eating well, and taking good mental care of yourself are all necessary to succeed. When any of these fall by the wayside, you're unable to perform at the peak of your ability no matter how prepared you are otherwise.

Put yourself first to ensure that you're capable of following through on the rest of your commitment.

The most important thing is to be a confident person and be yourself, don't compare yourself with others. High school is only a competition with yourself, every day you should try to get better, don't worry if the girl sitting in front of you has nicer clothes or is getting better marks.

These are not real impediments , just go for it! If you fail in some part of your "high school Road", never give up, you have to learn to laugh at yourself. When you have made a mistake, don't beat yourself up, you have to find a better solution and overcome it.

In conclusion, the high school experience is the most valuable time of your adolescence. You must enjoy everything and every moment that you lived with your friends, classmates and your teachers. Be kind, be a good listener, stay curious, do everything you want, reach your goals and remember, never give up! You can get the best out of the high school experience!

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Martin Jeon, 6th Year ECO Essay writing workshop

Theme: If you had to choose three photos that make up the story of your life, which would they be?

“Know Yourself” Many people around me often complain about life being too hard. Then, I usually console them by saying “It’s just a part of your life.” In my case, whenever I am exhausted, I look back on my past by visualizing the following images, each of which reminds me of the feelings I had during some of the most important stages of my life.

This photograph of a Korean Air airplane represents my life before I left my homeland. Up until my departure from Korea, I was an ordinary kid who had never thought about living abroad. Completing the 12-year school curriculum, preparing for KSAT (Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test) and doing the compulsory military service seemed to be the inevitable course I had to follow. My mother, however, had a different plan. She foresaw a serious social and educational crisis in Korea. Like many Asian countries such as China and Japan, Korea had also been suffering from problems caused by the highly competitive education system and the resulting pressure on students. Having herself been educated in Korea, she decided to bet her life on me and help me achieve my goals by offering me greater opportunities and a better educational environment. However, the key reason for her decision to emigrate was my clear goal for the future and her faith in me. The more enthusiasm and potential I showed to her, the greater faith her faith grew. Finally, in 2015, I landed in Buenos Aires as a young boy with great ambitions.

Martin Jeon, 6th Year ECO Essay writing workshop

These two hideous faces represent my internal crisis. The word ‘crisis’ was never a part of my vocabulary when I lived in Korea, as everything went smoothly without major problems.

However, since 2015, I have been grappling with the psychological anxiety stemming from the cultural and linguistic barrier between Korea and Argentina. Moreover, as time went by, I also faced a mental struggle because I felt I was hiding my real face from my Argentinian friends.

Whenever people asked me if I would be able to avoid getting depressed among foreign students, I thought I would be okay, since I considered myself as an open-minded person.

However, I realized that depression can set in whether I am open minded or not. A real trouble does not arise from the inconvenience of the surroundings, but from ‘my’ feeble mentality. I constantly felt there were two different egos inside of me just like the image above, and I call them Martin and Eunkyu. This distorted idea has been pushing me into the swamp of depression and loneliness, from which I cannot escape easily.

This image of two men competing with each other perfectly embodies the key word of my life: “Competition”. This word has always been an integral part of myself for the past 10 years.

I consider myself as a person who has many desires and who does what it takes to accomplish them. Therefore, competition has been a useful tool to achieve my desires. This competitive spirit developed in me when I was an elementary school student in Korea. Looking back, I used to consider competition as a game. I fully enjoyed taking part in all sorts of competitions such as poetry, speech, and piano contests. As time went by, my participation in these competitions

Martin Jeon, 6th Year ECO Essay writing workshop

that began as a source of pleasure has slowly turned into a motivation for challenge. This competitive spirit pulls me up from the swamp of lethargy whenever I get bogged down in it.

Since 2015, my first year in Argentina, this spirit has helped me to overcome depression and to move forward.

In conclusion, thanks to this competitive spirit, I managed to get over many obstacles such as depression and cultural differences at every moment of my life both in Korea and Argentina.

As the famous phrase “History is a mirror of the future” emphasizes, we should reflect on our own history in order to know who we really are. “Know yourself.” I believe that this quote from Socrates is the key to a successful future.

What advice would you give younger kids about secondary/ high school?

A lot of younger kids are too scared or concerned about starting secondary/ high school, anticipating all that might arise on the first day, who and where they will be, and from whom they will have their classes. But most of the concerned they have may be insignificant, because the first week all these questions they have will be answer. But after all, what are we supposed to expect of high school?

At the beginning of high school, children fear that they may have more subjects and teachers than at elementary school. Most of them continue questioning themselves how are they going to organized their schedules so they not only have enough time to enjoy an extracurricular activity but also to find time to do their homework or study for an exam. Another thing that gets into their minds too much is how they are going to relate with the rest of the students, for example, with the older ones. An example of my own experience of when I was starting high school was that there were stories about the older children making jokes to younger kids to “claim their territories” and let them know who the boss was in the building.

Apart from that, almost at the end of the year or when they get a low mark, they began to worry about how they are going to improve their marks, so they do not to fail the subjects. In certain cases, those who fail a subject or more than one for the first time, they don´t know what to expect, how to prepare themselves or how the exam is going to be and they found themselves quite confused about this.

As I’m in my last year of secondary school, I recommend freshmen to use their free time wisely to arrange homework and exams, so they can do an extracurricular activity or visit some friends and do not leave the studies behind. Do not be constantly studying, enjoy your time at high school because it is an amazing journey, and years after you leave school, it's going to be something you continue to recall in a positive way. Also, high school is a phase in your life where you learn to be independent, where you explore who you are, who you want to be and you need not to worry about that, you have to take it easy to love and admire every moment of it.

Another point that needs to be discussed is that by the time you have to choose what orientation you want to follow, don´t hesitate to make the wrong decision due to your friends, not only because it will be important in the future but also you need to choose for yourself because there are a lot of opportunities of making new friends. In addition, maybe you will not share the classroom with them but you can still visit your friends or be with them during break times.

To sum up, do not forget to enjoy and spend every minute of your free time, make memories that will be with you for the rest of your life. Study but do not panic and obsess over failing a subject because it will be hard but it is also part of life and it will be something that also can teach you. Don’t pay attention to those who may annoy you simply because they are boring and have nothing to do. About which teacher you are going to have, don’t make a huge deal about it because any teacher you get is always going to be there for you and support you with any question you have. High school teaches you what life is really about, it helps your

evolution as a group piece and individually, the lessons you get from here are not only academicals but also personal alike.

ESSAY CORONAVIRUS Life in the time of coronavirus: can one stay positive during this crisis?

Nowadays a really important factor for citizens is information; a source of it can be the medium. This is essential for people in order to know what’s necessary to keep their families safe and to be informed from a trustworthy source. But not all are, becoming a risk to citizens.

A few days ago the term “infodemic” was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO); and was brought to us by a presidential conference; this word refers to the viralization or transmission of knowledge without scientific analysis. This has to do with how people react to social media information about COVID-19, and by publicizing tik-toks, songs, audios, along with photos in which concerns not linked to actual circumstances are discussed or not medically established, such as the use of chinstraps, globes, etc., change the people’s focus. News and newspapers helped the country by committing themselves to supplying competent precise information, to keep everyone correctly informed and safe during these circumstances, devaluating social medias’ jokes.

The population has had multiple forms of responses to this unprecedented situation. In the one side, there are people that do not believe what the media reports, and therefore continue their regular lives as if nothing is happening, there are several examples, such as Spain and Italy, countries of the first world, where lots of people shared this idea, but who, despite the severity of the events, told us, to become aware of this in anticipation and to respect it, because it’s a global crisis and something we have never interacted with. On the other hand, there are people who get shocked and take the situation to the full, as they take the news information with the seriousness needed.

Daily basis has changed drastically as a compulsory social quarantine has been created by our president, Alberto Fernandez and his Government, from 19th March to 14th April, all the country’s residents must stay at home, except for certain activities like buying food, meds, etc., but for them to go out they need an authorization that people can get from their computers.

Even though the quarantine ends, for now, the 14th, old generations or people over 65 years old and children are supposed to continue with it until the fourth of May, as teenagers can stay connected to their teachers by different platforms and for older people to stay as far as possible from contagion.

To sum up, COVID-19 or coronavirus has thrown the world into a biological crisis without precedent (and also to an economic one). Because of the direction the virus spread to, Argentina had the advantage of seeing what was going on in the countries affected by the outbreak and taking precautions to try and control the pandemic. This is very convenient, because it allows the government to analyze the different scenarios and avoid making the same mistakes other countries did. This was a really important detail for me because, we do not have the same number of resources Italy, USA and Spain have, and if they were so brutally affected, what was going to happen to us, a country with a really high percentage of poverty, but thanks to reliable sources and new investigations, the number of people infected are lower than expected, and so are deaths. The most important question that has to be answered is “Will one remain optimistic in this crisis?”, and my personal answer is YES. But to make this

possible, it is important that people act responsibly, taking precautions and taking care of others. We should help people in need, for example: do the groceries to the older generations to keep them safe and maintain the children at home to prevent their contagion. We should listen to our government and do exactly what we are told to, even though we want to go out, we are not only harming ourselves but others as well. And now is the times for us to be kind and respect others when we do our groceries, to take only what’s necessary and think of everyone’s needs and not only the ones of our own.

Martina Alvez 6to Eco Life in the time of coronavirus: can one stay positive during this crisis?

Nowadays, in this time of crisis, pandemic and quarantine, it is really hard to stay calm at home and try to continue with one’s routine and current activities. Everyone has been affected by this unexpected virus and our life is passing through a huge change in all aspects. So, can one stay positive during this crisis? To answer this question there are many aspects to consider, some of which are; jobs, education and emotions.

As regards work and jobs, every working person has changed the way in which activities are done. The working class could be divided in two, taking into account some varied and important factors. One group are the ones that are permanent employees, with a constant salary per moth no matter the global circumstances. These people could work in factories, in which case they would receive their salary without doing any work, because they cannot work from the Internet or leave their home. Another option is that these employees could work on information systems or technology, so that they could continue almost without interruption to do their tasks and projects. Obviously, they would have to adapt first, but it would be easier.

The second group are the ones that work outside the law or without a contract or agreement and the Medium and Small size Companies that need to perform their work in order to earn money. This second group is the one at a disadvantage due to the fact that if they cannot leave their houses, they are not able to/ cannot work and if they do not work, they do not earn money and without money they cannot even eat.

As regards the topic, education is also changing a lot constantly. Schools that have the possibility, create a virtual platform in order to continue being in contact with their students and largely, most teachers have the best attitude towards this issue. The schools send homework and assignments with a specific date to send them and then the teachers reply to them with the corrections. Also, some virtual classes are given with different platforms such as zoom or Instagram live videos to explain some topics and not sending only books to read without any explanation fm the teacher. There are also other schools with lower incomes that have students without internet or computers, in those cases it is harder to send activities and then correct them, but everyone is giving their best trying to make this whole new system work. The way in which the classes are given is constantly changing and updating because the quarantine is extending without prior notice and the ideal situation is that no one should have to lose the year or stop studying.

Last but not least are the feelings, emotions and optimism that we should all have during this hard situation. Connected to the question above, it implies a huge effort to stay positive in uncertain times, but it is what we all need. The world population has to stay optimistic about the situation, hoping that it will end soon and doing one’s best to stop the contagion and overcome the difficulties. Everyone should be aware of the problem and the risk that is involved in leaving home in order to stay calm and trust that the doctors and scientists are going to take us out of this.

All in all, although the pandemic is huge and important, the best way in which every citizen could contribute to the cure is staying calm and positive without going out, to reduce the contagion circle and the amount of cases of coronavirus in every country of the world.

Isabella Peralta, 6to Economía 600 words essay What are your new year resolutions?

New Year has always seemed for society a beginning of a new era or cycle. A new cycle where people write detailed resolutions regarding to their new path of self-development. I have never put attention on this concept, so It’s a great time to dig into my future goals for this year.

First of all, I would like to perceive what is it that I have interest in life, to begin to know myself a little better so that I can decide what am I going to study in college. I have the intention to dedicate one hour of my day to research information about the different careers and colleges in Buenos Aires. Moreover, I was thinking to do a vocational orientation course to get a clear idea and to be able to decide my future study. Nowadays, this is my major concern that is haunting me day and night. I would try to study hard so that I can pass all my grades. I am going to focus more on school because this year I am taking some international english exams which will require my full dedication and compromise to be successful in the tests.

Then, I would like to continue playing tennis as I am and perhaps more often. I believe that playing sports and doing exercise its a very relevant issue in life. For me in particularly, it makes me reduce stress, it improves my mental health and it is a good way to meet and get to know new people. During this quarantine, I’ve been doing exercise as much as I can. And also my training professors sent me some exercise routine to keep the rhythm while I’m at home. I also have my mind set on continuing taking classes in my driving course and maybe in the future get my driver’s licence.

Another future goal this year is to travel more than I usually do. I was going to travel to Recife, a City in the North of Brazil, but it has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. I am really upset about that, so I intend to travel as much as I can because travelling has the ability to take you out of your daily routine into new surroundings and experiences. As I said with doing exercise, it also boosts your mental health. I have also the intention on going to Key Biscayne, Florida, to visit my aunt and cousins which I miss a lot. And as well the trip to Bariloche that I am so excited because it will be a beautiful experience that luckily I will be able to share with the people I love the most.

Last but not least, I would like to become more decisive and self-confident. I need to try not being dependant upon the opinions of my surroundings (friends, family, classmates). I would love to manage some situations of my own, without relying upon others advice. Become more independent and less codependent. To be more confident, I will try to think positive overcome my negative bias. I have to overcome my self-doubt and to stop comparing myself to other people because that only makes things worse.

In conclusion, I would love to be able to achieve all this goals that i put in my mind.

Regarding to this tradition on writing down resolutions for the next year, I think that it is not necessary to wait for a new cycle or a new year to change something in your life. If you

intend to fulfill your goals you can change it whenever you want, the only thing that is necessary is to put all your will and be persistent.

Isabella Peralta, 6to Economía 600 words essay What are your new year resolutions?

New Year has always seemed for society a beginning of a new era or cycle. A new cycle where people write detailed resolutions regarding to their new path of self-development. I have never put attention on this concept, so It’s a great time to dig into my future goals for this year.

First of all, I would like to perceive what is it that I have interest in life, to begin to know myself a little better so that I can decide what am I going to study in college. I have the intention to dedicate one hour of my day to research information about the different careers and colleges in Buenos Aires. Moreover, I was thinking to do a vocational orientation course to get a clear idea and to be able to decide my future study. Nowadays, this is my major concern that is haunting me day and night. I would try to study hard so that I can pass all my grades. I am going to focus more on school because this year I am taking some international english exams which will require my full dedication and compromise to be successful in the tests.

Then, I would like to continue playing tennis as I am and perhaps more often. I believe that playing sports and doing exercise its a very relevant issue in life. For me in particularly, it makes me reduce stress, it improves my mental health and it is a good way to meet and get to know new people. During this quarantine, I’ve been doing exercise as much as I can. And also my training professors sent me some exercise routine to keep the rhythm while I’m at home. I also have my mind set on continuing taking classes in my driving course and maybe in the future get my driver’s licence.

Another future goal this year is to travel more than I usually do. I was going to travel to Recife, a City in the North of Brazil, but it has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. I am really upset about that, so I intend to travel as much as I can because travelling has the ability to take you out of your daily routine into new surroundings and experiences. As I said with doing exercise, it also boosts your mental health. I have also the intention on going to Key Biscayne, Florida, to visit my aunt and cousins which I miss a lot. And as well the trip to Bariloche that I am so excited because it will be a beautiful experience that luckily I will be able to share with the people I love the most.

Last but not least, I would like to become more decisive and self-confident. I need to try not being dependant upon the opinions of my surroundings (friends, family, classmates). I would love to manage some situations of my own, without relying upon others advice. Become more independent and less codependent. To be more confident, I will try to think positive overcome my negative bias. I have to overcome my self-doubt and to stop comparing myself to other people because that only makes things worse.

In conclusion, I would love to be able to achieve all this goals that i put in my mind.

Regarding to this tradition on writing down resolutions for the next year, I think that it is not necessary to wait for a new cycle or a new year to change something in your life. If you

intend to fulfill your goals you can change it whenever you want, the only thing that is necessary is to put all your will and be persistent.

Positivity and the coronavirus I think we can all agree this is not the best economic or social moment for all the countries worldwide. This well-known virus is terribly affecting most people’s living since their jobs and day to day activities have been compromised greatly. Society has to adapt to a previously unknown reality. Despite this, can one stay positive during this crisis?.

Unquestionably, this has been a slap in the face, not only for Argentinians but for most citizens in nations all around the world. Measurements taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have been harmful for the majority of inhabitants in the affected countries, as their daily lives have been altered, keeping them away from any social approaches. Even though this may seem like a situation taken out of a horror movie, society has to try to keep a positive mind and comprehend that the sacrifices people are having to make, as staying in quarantine, are for the sake of millions of people and not only for their own. As a matter of fact, we Argentinians are considered to be extremely lucky, as our government was able to take actions in great timing, preventing us from the terrible situation that other countries are having to face.

Although it may be boring to sit back and wait while experts look for a method to stop the exponential spreading of the virus, this time away from social interaction can actually be taken advantage of to spend time with our families and do something we would not even think of doing if we weren’t bound to stay home, such as making DIY decorations for our bedroom or reading that book we bought months ago and has been gathering dust since. Besides, this time to think and reflect about life can bring us closer to the people we love, as sometimes we don’t realize how lucky we are for being able to share our lifetime with them.

Furthermore, this pandemic is an advantage sanity wise, as prevention methods include constant hand washing and surface disinfection. This will luckily turn into a habit for most people, who from now forward will be more concerned about their personal hygiene, increasing their health and decreasing their chances of getting sick.

In addition, I consider this generation to be extremely fortunate to be able to communicate with people far away. We ought to be genuinely grateful for this opportunity we have, as, if this had happened one hundred years ago , we would not have had the chance to be in contact with our loved ones, ignoring whether they were safe and healthy or if they had been affected by the virus. Also, we are privileged for the fact that science and technology are so advanced nowadays. In the past, causes of plagues and pandemics were unknown, as were their antidotes and prevention methods. This caused millions of deaths and desperation among the affected towns and countries, for they did not know how to stop diseases from being spread. In the present, humanity has enough resources to rapidly find a vaccine and, in the meantime , affected people can be assisted in hospitals and the government can take action to slow the spread of the virus.

Anyway, I'm certain the fewer people suffer about this situation and the harder they try to see the benefits of it, the faster time will pass. Soon enough, we will be able to look back on this whole thing and say we lived through an event that future generations will study in their story classes; a pandemic!

In conclusion, I think the best thing to do during these unbelievably hard times is to try to stay positive and see the advantageous part of all of it. After all, things do happen for a reason!