_________________________________Lifestyle 1
The daily routine stresses us out, therefore we need to find an activity which relaxes us; for people who enjoy cooking being at the kitchen is an opportunity to forget about everything. That is why this activity for them, more than a duty, is a good therapy. In addition, they try new flavors and combinations, could gain some knowledge and satisfy family and friends by their food. In brief, cooking is a chance to have fun and recover yourself.
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My Academic Goals
I plan to be living and studying in another country by the age of 30. How am I going to make it possible? The first thing to do is get into the university and get a great GPA (grade point average) therefore; I could have access to many opportunities and specially travel chances. Then, I hope traveling to any country before finishing my major and meeting people who can help me later around; besides, learning about other foreign cultures. The next step is to graduate from the university and try to study another major, while working on my first profession. Once I have finished my other major or have saved enough money, I will find the most appropriate place to live outside Colombia. In the end, I expect to keep studying at an international university a master degree and being working hard, hopefully by the time of my 30’s.
__________________________________Culture 3
Republican and Modern Architecture in Bogotá
Bogotá’s architecture may be divided into two ages: one since its foundation until the Republican Style, and another one that begins around the 30’s when the modernism arrived to Colombia until our current days. The Republican and the modern movements have in common their final purpose, their daily use, including dwelling or governmental issues, both meant to be functional according to the times they were used in. The republican style evocates the majesty of the French palaces with
comfortable spaces. Similarly, the modern architecture is thought to be as practical as possible taking also into account the amenity; this style would change the way the city was thought and designed. As the classical and republican architecture, the modernism aimed to be the representation of the Bourgeoisie and Nobility, the place where the where the Bogotanos could get united without social stratum matters.
However, we may also find many differences in these two kinds of architecture in Bogotá, besides the time each one lived its boom.
__________________________________Culture 4 The Republican Style is known for its rich and elegant details; in addition, the astonishing moldings and columns are majestically combined with fancy floor patterns and luxuriant wallpapers, an example is one of the most representative buildings in Bogotá, the “Palacio Lievano” the current town hall located in the “Plaza de Bolivar”. Contrary, the modernism is very clear and simple, the minimalism is predominant and white is the main color, for instance the “Ciudad Universitaria” a complex of
innovating buildings with academic purposes. On the one
hand, the Republican architecture tried to keep the traditional and conservative guidelines according to the European tendencies of the time. On the other hand, the modern architecture
approaches to new and original tendencies, the innovation is the focus and we may distinguish a sense of eclecticism. To conclude, these two architectural movements identify the way how Bogotá was built, both always looking for the functionality; but, the former accompanied by the ornamentation and luxury, the latter evoking the fine and simple guidelines.
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68H 72-25 Street Las Ferias Bogotá, Cundinamarca February 26, 2015
Transmilenio Office 66-63 Dorado Avenue Bogotá, Cundinamarca
To Whom It May Concern: My wife and I are frequent users of the buses of transmilenio; this is our only possible way of transportation to commute to our jobs and places of education. My wife has suffered and accident, that is why she must use crutches for around two months. We cannot afford a private transportation, so we need to keep using the transmilenio buses. The service is acceptable in general terms; nevertheless, a common complaint on these days is the frequency of alimentador buses in rush hour, these are being sent around 30 to 35 minutes. My wife’s situation does not let her stay too much time on feet and the stations do not have sits where she can wait. This is not only unhealthful to her, but also annoying. The frequency of the alimentador buses must be improved, especially in the rush hours. The affected users like my wife pay for an inclusive service, and their difficulties are not being taken into account. The good functionality of the transportation system may be improved just by little changes as the frequency of buses.
Cordially,
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Alejandro Forigua Marín
Andrea Ramírez Buitrago
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66-63 Dorado Avenue Bogotá, Cundinamarca February 27, 2015
Mr. Forigua and Mrs. Ramirez 68H Street Las Ferias Bogotá, Cundinamarca
Dear Sir and Madam:
We thank you for your suggestion. We are currently working on solving these kinds of problems and the company has been developing a system to inform people about the schedules of the buses. Also, in the meantime, we are fixing the stations so that people with similar problems can wait comfortably for their transportation. Transmilenio S.A. appreciates your comments and will work on satisfying your needs as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
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Laura Catalina Arias Barragán Manager
Miguel Ángel Orozco Urueña Operations Coordinator