When I was twelve years old, I took a trip to Paris with my grandma, which is why I believe that I can answer the question. My family has a rule that when you turn 13 you get to go…
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Cultural Experience
A memorable culture experience I had with someone from a different country occurred for me in highschool. Growing up in a small town in Connecticut, the only people that I really knew were the people from my town. But when…
The Colombian Experience
English: Before I met my girlfriend, the media’s frequent emphasis on unfavorable preconceptions about Colombia, such crime and violence, greatly shaped my opinion of the country. However, my perspective changed drastically after I got the chance to travel to Colombia…
Birthdays in the US vs in Paraguay
My smile stretched wide as I saw a delicious vanilla cake on the table. It was my first birthday away from home, but I could not hide my excitement for turning 21. As we began to sing “Happy Birthday,” I…
Edwin Chayña Condori to ʎๅๅᴉǝꓤ ๅǝnuɐW uᴉʍpƎ
Introduction The idea of the following story emerged from the experiences lived by Edwin Chaiña Condori and ʎๅๅᴉǝꓤ ๅǝnuɐW uᴉʍpƎ in both “utopian” and “dystopian” societies, a society where one can either be a “chingón”¹ or the “chingada”². This non-linear…