Fran Gary

Hi! Finally a topic not related to our studies. I think I have never been addicted to anything, maybe just chocolate, but I can't assure it because I don't know much about this subject. So, I will do a quick research not to start writing here without any understanding of it... The first thing on the list: Wikipedia research. "Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences". This definition makes me think that "addiction" is more than drugs, alcohol or smoking. Indeed, there are also addictions to gambling, shopping, caffeine, food, hoarding, workaholism, and even, video games. Summarizing, we could be addicted to ANYTHING, so watch out for yourself. Anyway, let's not get into panic mode. There are some risk factors like: Age: adolescence is a special period of vulnerability. Once they are addicted, they are more resistant to treatment and tend to relapse. Genetic fact...

Hi! I am so tired; the last two weeks have been awful and this torture is not over yet! Even this weekend I have a test that goes on for three days. God, take me with you please! Anyway, I hope you are hanging out better than me. Now, let's get into the topic that summons us. I am currently in the 8th semester of the undergraduate program, so I have left a bit more than a year to become a Natural Renewable Resources Engineer. So, during the latest months, my concern about what I will do after getting my first degree has increased. For now, I tend to continue studying a postgraduate. However, before making a choice I must investigate about my options. Starting by the closer ones, which means at the same School I am right now, there is only one intermediate degree that catch my attention, it is 'Water and Environmental Management', which includes topics like: 'Integrated Water Resources Management', institutions, economics and public policy. Then, if I look...

Hi! OK, this is a difficult topic. I have been asking myself what kind of job I would like to have for a long time. Lately, the answer is becoming more and more necessary, considering that I have only 2 semesters left to get graduated. It is hard for me to imagine myself in a regular job related to my career, like a consultant or an environmental educator. Actually, I can't imagine myself doing the same thing every day. I think knowing that is a beginning. Among the things I have learned at University until today, I have had a great interest about 'global change'. I would like to keep learning about this subject and someday manage to do something significant to reduce our vulnerability against this new type of risks, or facing change with some improvements of our social adaptation. I think that the job that would allow me to reach that goal should be a public service position, or maybe a NGO researcher. The perfect job for me should be half indoors and half outdoo...