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The dark side of the smartphone revolution
The rise of social media and smartphones has transformed the way we communicate and connect with each other. But not only to the better. This article explores the issues of smartphone addiction and security risks. I am an IT specialist by training. Nonetheless I remember fondly the days when we did not have smartphones in…
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Losing the Cherry
Losing one’s cherry is a synonym for losing one’s virginity. It can be a nerve-racking situation to a lot of young people. There might be differences between girls and boys: how they see the situation, how they feel themselves etc. Depending on the country, there can be a big pressure from society either to lose…
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New language, new life
Fun Fact: Did you know that learning a new language stimulates the areas in your brain responsible for neuron growth? Stronger neurons make your brain healthier. Not only that, but they decrease the chance of developing memory loss in the later stages of life. Being exposed to a certain language when you’re young is definitely…
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Shutka through my eyes
I have been working in a Day Care Centre located in Shutka for a month now and I have learned a lot. I am working with children from 4 to 18 years old and the Day Care Centre is doing their best to give opportunities for the children so they could have a better life.…
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Future: Utopia or Dystopia?
Many times we wonder what the future will be like. The new television series such as “The handmaid’s tale”, “The 100” or “Black Mirror” make us think about how our society will evolve with all the changes that modern life and the development of technologies are bringing to our day. A dystopia is a pessimistic…
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A new perspective on refugee’s life
Times change and sometimes we do not realize that something that once fitted perfectly is currently out dated. We will agree that the current refugee system does not work. This was created after the Second World War to ensure that if a state fails citizens have another place to go. The international agreement was signed…
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EVS HEROES OF TODAY
“If you don`t like where you stand-MOVE! You are not a tree!” It`s one of the quotes I like that reflects one of the Erasmus+ program objectives: Mobility. Throughout the years participating on different projects I had the opportunity to experience, first hand, the importance of mobility for the flow of information and the share…
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The giant in our minds
People tend to worry a lot about our health. We go periodically to medical controls , we take pills if something hurts and we go to the doctor when we are sick but… what about our mental health? The World Health Organization defines Mental Health as “a state of well-being in which the individual is…
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Volontourism: Helping or Harming?
When I was looking for my EVS (European Voluntary Service) I considered all volunteering opportunities. If you type phrase “volunteering abroad” in Google, you will find plenty of organizations that can offer you weeks/monthly volunteering trips to exotic and developing countries. It’s getting trendier to spend summer by working with the children in need or…
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Reasons to be kind
“When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people.” -Jens Stoltenberg You might wonder what idea stands behind this title, I will try to…
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Introduction to motivational speakers that have touched my heart
There is a new phenomenon emerging in our society is called motivational speaking. The popularity has grown as more and more people are dealing with “soul wounds” and hardships of life. I have seen growing numbers of youth struggling far more with those issues, than people in my generation. Motivational speaking main idea is to…
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