Changing my Study Program

Since I was in my first year of High School, I always thought how it would be to study in a University; The classes, the classmates, the teachers, the infrastructure, etc. Now that I am in my second year of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, I must say it is not how I thought it would be, and not in the bad way. I obviously think that there are some specifics topics that it would be nice to change, but, generally speaking, I think is not completely bad.

Regarding the subjects, most of them are related to chemistry: the basis and foundation of pharmacy and pharmacology. We have some subjects affined to mathematics and physics. And the other majority is related to Biology.

I think this University is not much advanced in the teaching methods. We still have the method it was used since centuries. There is a professor who speaks about a topic, and we take notes. I would like they implement a new method, a dynamic one.

I really don’t understand why the subjects related to Mathematics (Calculus Introduction, Integral and Differential Calculus, and Statistics) are so complicated. I mean, I recognize the fact we need mathematics at some point, especially in Physical Chemistry, but there is no need to make it so complex. The same thing happens when it comes to Physics.

In terms of infrastructure, there are others Universities with better equipment than this, but I think this University is well equipped considering the fact that it is a Public place. Despite that, I think there is necessary we could have a dining room. This is the major problem here

In regard to the use of technology, I think this is the most important subject the University of Chile could get better. There are few computers to use, and the library is very small.

Summer plans

Ever since I turned 18 years old, I have always worked. Once in McDonald's, the next year I worked in a Restaurant located in Viña del Mar, and the next two summers, I worked in a neighborhood local. This year, I would not like to work. I would like to enjoy summer vacations.

I have always found that The South of Chile is very beautiful and amazing. The weather, the villages, the woods, the animals, and people especially, make that wonderful and attractive. This is the place I would like to visit; from the 9^th Region and beyond. I would like to visit Tortel, Torres Del Paine, glaciers and all the amazing places around them.
I have no problem being on my own. In fact, I find the idea very convenient. If I want to go somewhere, I will not need to ask someone. I will just have to grab my things and get on the road.

I would like to make this travel during January; and in February I would like to be with my family, in Viña del Mar. I love the weather of this city. It is not too hot and not too cold either.

I would like, during February, to learn how to swim. I would like to take advantage of the beach. And If I can, I would like also take my driver’s license too.

Postgraduate studies

Nowadays, there is a lot to learn about the area I study; Pharmacology, anatomy, and any other science related to healing the human body. That is the main reason why I think I will need to do a PhD when I finish my career in Chemistry and Pharmacy.

I would like to develop a PhD in Pharmacology, which is executed in this institution: The University of Chile. It will last three years. I think this PhD will be essential, because I would like to work in a Hospital, treating patients and their afflictions. The tools my degree offers, are not enough. There are some subjects which are not emphasized in it.

I have looked at the information about the Pharmacology PhD in my University, and I like it. I think it offers a fine study program. I have seen the Pharmacology/ Molecular Science PhD in Johns Hopkins University, too. This University has one of the biggest and the most important Hospital in U.S.A. It offers good infrastructure and major research laboratories.

On the other side, I would also like to study Medicine. I would like to be a neurosurgeon, and work hand by hand with pharmacology. I have been thinking about this idea for a long time. I like to study; it is not a problem to me. I hope I do not get tired studying so much. They are so many years.

I would like to study medicine in the U.K. I like their culture, their universities, and their way of living. It is a good nation to live in.

Health System

I have always seen myself working in anything related with health. That is the main reason why I study Chemistry and Pharmacy. When I was in High School, I did not care what to study, as long as it was related with Health. But, when I was close to apply to the universities, I found this degree and I decided to study it, because pharmacology is the main subject of any treatment

Being honest, I do not think yet that this will be the only degree I will study. I would like also to study nursery or medicine. I think these two careers could be complemented with pharmacology in order to give the best treatment possible.

I would like to work in a Hospital, a big one who attends the most quantity of patients. I think I need to work hand by hand with others professionals: surgeons, Speech therapy, kinesiology, nurses and others. I would like to be in charge of the pharmacology supplies of the Hospital.

Also, I think I would like to travel a lot, in order to getting all the necessary knowledge I will need; Treatments, technics, health public norms and policies.

About the salary, I do not think it would be a problem. Health degrees are well known in getting a good payment.

The responsibility will be enormous, I think that the fact that I will be working with people’s lives will be overwhelming at some point; but, it can be also a reason to get better in my work.

Hero (2002)

Chinese cinema has been always my favorite. The first movie I saw in this area is “Crouching Tiger Hidden dragon”, and I thought it was amazing. After that, I started seeing others, like “The House of flying daggers” and “The Course of the Golden Flower”. But the one I liked the most is “Hero”.

This movie takes place in Ancient China, when this country was separated into seven Kingdoms. A warrior, Nameless, arrives at Qin, to meet his King, who had survived an attempt on his life by the assassins Long Sky, Flying Snow, and Broken Sword. Nameless presents himself with the swords of each of these three warriors who try to hurt the King, and request for a meeting with his Excellency.

This is the topic of the movie; the meeting. Nameless starts telling the story of how he defeats Long Sky, Flying Snow, and Broken Sword. But, in one instance, The King realizes that the warrior may be lying, and then, he narrates how he thinks Nameless acquired the swords. And finally, the warrior relates what really happened.

What I like the most of this movie, is the soundtrack, the scenarios, and the colors the film uses. Each part of the movie counts with a particular color. Red is used when Nameless tell the story; blue is used when the King narrates the story. And white is used for the truth. This colors was perfectly used; in the walls, the clothing, the space, the nature.

The most recent movie I saw was “In the Mood for love”. It is a drama Chinese film, the fist I saw not related to ancient Chine, but in the present. I completely recommend it. The soundtrack, the performances and in particularly the story, is amazing.

Finland. A place of wonders

I think the countries that I would like to visit the most, are those located In Northern Europe; especially, Finland. It is a very beautiful country, not too crowded, with a population of 5.5 million, with amazing views, and you can see the Northern Lights in all his magnificent.

I like this country because is not involved in any political o geographical conflict. It has a very peaceful way of living. The industries established there don’t produce a major pollution to the environment. The climate is very comfortable. And it has a very strong public policy, especially in health care and education areas.

The main university of Finland, The University of Helsinki, is ranked 75^th in the Top University Ranking. That is the place I would like to study any career involved in health care. Also, I would like to work and learn from public policies of this area.

I think Finland offers a very pleasant environment to study, to work and, in particularly, to live. It is pioneer in Public Policies, friendly with nature and foreign people and a very peaceful society.

Summer vacations: Trip to Yumbel, Concepcion

I think this is the most enjoyable time I ever had.

During the summer vacations, for almost ten years, my family and I travelled to Yumbel; a small city located in the VIII Region.

My father was born there, so we went to visit my cousins, uncles, and my grandmother. We visited the school he studied in, the places he attended to, other villages and the graveyard when are buried his uncles, cousins and father.

During our journey, we visited a very small village call Rere. It has almost 50 houses, a square and an old bell tower, from the time of the Spanish Conquest. It is a very beautiful place.

In another occasion, we attended an old custom called “Trilla”. They use horses to separate the thatch to the grain. It is a kind of southern party.

In Yumbel, in January 20^th and in March 20^th, the citizens celebrate San Sebastian Holiday. People from the entire South and others locations of the country, gather in the square of the town and celebrate in his name.

My trips to this city were the nicest times I had in my childhood. I really hope we travel to Yumbel one last time.

1st Post: Blog Sessions Expectations

During the semester, in the blog sessions, I would like to talk about what music we like; which are our favorite movies, directors and TV shows; what kind of literature we read; and our family and pets.

With all this topics, I would like to practice the skill that I find to be the worst in me; the writing skill. This is my most important objective in this course. To read in English, on the other side, is the skill that I have more developed than the other three.

I think that the use of Blog in this course is very useful and helpful, because we live in the century of globalization and communication; and this tool can fulfill this aims.