miércoles, 21 de diciembre de 2016

English language chllanges

Well... My experience has been good. I mean, I'm not really a good student. Sometime, I didin't come to class, and when I did I was late (like today). But.. I don't think a language can be learned simply by attending classes, you have to do more. Of course, if I don't go to class, it will be more difficult, but what I mean is there's always another way to learn. I usually think I'm so awful in this language. But the other day, I start to read something in english and surprisingly, I understand the most. Obviusly, I still don't know a lot of words, but I think I need a little more experience for that. But, when it's about speak, Im completley terrible. I usually feel so embarrassed, that I can not even try. I know is wrong, but well...

I don't know if blogging is the best way to practice writing. I mean, I like it, but sometimes, when I'm out of time, I use google translator so it will does all the job for me. I don't know what would I do if I haven't. Internet is always a good resource.

Since today, I will keep watching series in english (with subs) and keep reading books in english (if I could and with my best friend, translate google, beside me).

Im not sure what else to say. I mean, I know english is so important! Especially if I want to still studing science, but sometimes is difficult. I really want to improve, but I don't know how.

miércoles, 7 de diciembre de 2016

Changes to my study programme

Im not sure if I can answer this question, because I am in my first year. The courses Im taking are basic, but necessary, so I have no problem with them.

In my faculty, we have 4 principals buildings, the first one is called "tottus" because is green, just like the supermarket "tottus". They have another "official name", but I can't remember wich one, "Salas" is a simply building with 16 classroom, and "cerutti", in which one most of the laboratories are located, and "Aula Magna" an auditorium.  We also have other buildings, but they aren't "academic". Ricoffe is our cafeteria. "anexo" is a room with tables and chairs, where you can study, a library and a court.
Our courtyard is really pretty.

My faculty is a little small compared to others, but I think it's very pretty and welcoming. We always have a place where we can stay relaxed and comfortable. We have a lot of green! And also have a old bus, that doesn't work anymore, but can be used to stay relaxed, for a party, and also for fun. People in my faculty made this video, and when I saw it, I couldn't stop laughing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-7EqmEkF0E&oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6-7EqmEkF0E&has_verified=1

About teaching methods, in my experience, they are good, I can't complain. I mean, many of our teachers didn't study pedagogy, They are researchers. Sometime it's hard to understand, because they know a lot of things, but they also try to explain in the best way. A couple of months ago, I had "Maths" with "Julio Gallardo", who is an amazing teacher! and He had his way to explain, It wasn't fast, but in his class you needed to be very focused, because his explanations were "in the math way". This semester, I take "Math II" with Natalia Henriquez, and my world changed completely. She's so nice, in the first class I felt like if I was in middle school and not in the university. I really like it, because unlike the previous semester, I can stay relaxed and learn at the same time! This experience makes me think that we can choose what method is better for ourselves.