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Is drug abuse worthy at all?..............................................................3 Are animals intelligent?.....................................................................5 Business Administration…………………………………………………7 Computer Engineering………………………………………………….10 Globalization & Advertising…………………………………………….13
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IS DRUG CONSUMING WORTHY AT ALL? Have you ever imagined yourself living in the streets, eating from a waste basket or passing by others and being ignored? As sad as it might be, this is the everyday life for almost two thousand human beings all over San Jose city. Without a doubt, this population is commonly seen with fear and reject by the rest of the people. On the other hands, some others feel sorry for them and a last part of population simply prefers to ignore them. Although this problem is not handled with the importance it deserves, it is an issue that affects each of us, since it can happen when we less expect it, to whoever we can imagine. This is why it is so important to analyze the reasons and the consequences drug consume can provoke.
As we already now, drug abuse is an issue that has existed since several years ago. Some of the most popular substances nowadays are marihuana, cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamines and MDAs (better known as ecstasies). Each of them causes huge damage in our heath, as an example, cocaine “interferes with the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that nerves use to communicate with each other. Cocaine blocks norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters from being reabsorbed. The resulting chemical buildup between nerves causes euphoria or feeling "high.�1 However, besides all the toxic effects drugs can have in our organism; human beings (majorly teenagers) keep consuming these products, not because of lack of
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information, but of self-esteem. Another important aspect to consider when we refer to drug abuse is the unlimited access people from all ages have to these substances. According to Costa Rica´s National Drug Institute, a marihuana cigarette (for example) costs around one dollar; sometimes a little more. This factor causes a bigger and easier consume from teenagers, adults and even kids! On the other hand, besides alcohol and regular cigarettes, none of the drugs mentioned before has an age "frame" restriction for its consume. In addition, taking into consideration that most of these drugs are addictive, we can conclude its access must be forbidden or at least a little more difficult than how it really is.
But why is drug abuse such an important issue we all must pay attention to? First of all, drug manipulation is often related with crimes such as stealing, in order to get the money needed to buy these substances. Second, government spends a lot of millions trying to find people involved with this illegal activity. And third, but not less important, there is always the possibility of ending in the streets because of the drug addiction developed by the pass of the time. Taking all these aspects into consideration, it is a fact that drug abuse does not only affect our personal life and social bonds, but the quality of life people around us deserve to have. Without a doubt, drug abuse is part of our reality and it cannot be ignored. At this moment there is a mother, a father, a son, a person living a life that no one, as a human being, deserves. To feel sorry for them might be the easiest thing to do, however it will not help to decrease this problem. Even though there are several organizations that
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work on this, the problem persists and this is not because their work is useless. We need to act over the causes and not the consequences. There are several ways to help, for example, if more information is needed you could work on campaigns to avoid having more teenagers consuming these substances. In the other hand, if you know about people who sell drugs there is the option report this to the police anonymously or even do voluntary work in rehab organizations. Helping the others is a life changing experience and once you get to know people´s story you finally realize how lucky you are‌ By Valeria Pineda
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Are animals intelligent?
What does intelligence is? Intelligence is the ability related to understand, assimilate and use this information to solve problems. When talking about animals, intelligence refers to the capacity index in tasks requiring cognitive activity. While there
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have been numerous intelligence tests that are based on problem solving, there is none who has had full acceptance in the scientific field, so that the scientific community has developed another definition of animal intelligence. It is the ability to use elements the environment where they live to solve their problems. One of the main differences between animals and humans is that humans only act morally. Animals feel pleasure and pain as we do. But they are not able to reflect what they do and how they do it. Therefore, we cannot say that animals are not smart, they are in their own way, because they are able to solve problems that arise in their daily lives. For me one of the smartest animals I know is the dog, as they are able to recognize what is good or what is bad just hearing the tone of voice. They also know or learn with repeating this means that performing the same movement often learn to make that move and if they have a reward by the measure. In several experiments, the research group awarded to the dog that was being rewarded with food if one leg was lifted. With this example we realize how dogs learn.
In second place is the chimpanzee. Experts say this animal has the intelligence of a young child, they are of great physical resemblance and mind, as many research
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that chimpanzees are able to solve simple as adding and subtraction can be achieved due to the repetition of these operations. They show that we are able to use different environmental elements as tools. This includes sticks for digging and defense, and to enter into termite mounds, throwing stones when they are in danger, and even their hands to drink water. The fact that they are able to use these elements with similarity to humans demonstrates how advanced the intelligence of the chimpanzee. Many experts say that chimps are able to learn through the repetition of certain tasks to other people but that is not intelligence if tasks can memorize but to me if you are smart enough because they are able to learn through repetition and what humans do so it is not correct to say that chimpanzees are not smart. The third smartest animal is the dolphin. It has been said that dolphins´ brain is very similar to humans. Dolphins have a very large and complex communication system which scientists have not been able to decipher, but found that the ultrasound can help relieve the brains of people with mental problems. On the other hand, it is also possible to captive dolphins to teach others the tricks they learn during training. As a conclusion, I believe that between us and animals there is more than one difference. A million years ago, we were still stumbling through the jungle. We do have a cultural legacy and highly advanced technology, which is what most distinguishes us from any other animals. They all have the tools to survive, whether physical, mental, using a stone or other objects. However, man is the only animal that has taken that step, that small change, allowing us to be who we are. By Guillermo Arroyo
Business
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Administration Why should you study business administration? Because what is being experienced in the economy of many countries, would be good for young people to study. Business administration can be divided into branches such as: Human Resources, Marketing, Banking Finance, and Accounting. However, not many young people feel able to study this career since it needs much application of mathematical formulas or accounting. It is also important to study management as it has a wide competitiveness either on or off the field you studied. Studying this career, you will have a job in which you get a good salary that will help you to pay for school or even to form your own family. One of the most important points to consider is that time management and dedication are needed. It is important to know that the more achievements you get, the better results you will have in the future. Also, this career has many advantages, disadvantages, and different factors that can make the career interesting.
There are lots of advantages of studying administration. When studying this profession is that on completion of the career, students have extensive knowledge enabling them to work in different areas of a company. In addition, every manager has the capacity to create their own company, and directing various organizations. Ready to be boss or manager in various areas of a company can also serve as an executive in
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the private or public sector, as well as nonprofit organizations. Another advantage of studying business administration is that it is a career in high demand and well paid. Young people, for economic reasons, cannot have their own business; at least they can reach high positions in large companies receiving a salary rather attractive reversed order. An interesting aspect of studying business administration is that it can be a technical or professional career, ranging from three to five years. Studying business administration, in these times of globalization, is a very good decision, as it is located in a labor market with ample employment opportunities. Perhaps, the biggest disadvantage is the amount of people who study it because it is believed to be the most accessible. Furthermore, the number of places available is limited, which means you may have trouble finding work. Despite having many fields you can choose which one has to be sure that's what you want to study. If you want to study business either at a public university cannot work because you studied day and night, and if you do it in private you must be very well financially. Young people who study and work at the same time extend the run up to 60% above its theoretical duration.
Although there are many branches of government everyone has one in particular. For me the most important is the marketing and captivating as I do record merchandise.
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Also another reason why I want to study marketing is because I would like to learn how to sell a product with the help of a good advertisement and a good marketing plan. Another reason why I want to study this branch of government is the way of how to study the market before starting a business as well one knows whether it will be feasible or not. But what is left of my career would study any other branch of government other than marketing and one of them is international trade. As we saw throughout this essay the career of administration is very important for the economy of a country and also to get a proper job. The administration itself is not required for this as this on top of ranking needs of its branches which make the complete and prestigious career. But this career is one of the most studied in the country so many young people in 2011 who came out of school and went to go to college to study
say no to administration because it is very difficult to find work,
because of the number of professionals that exist in this area. Even though I was one of those students who said they were not peer into this race due to saturation, I ignored them because this career is the one I like, no matter if there are many professionals already on the market. As a conclusion, I can only say that we must always strive to reach our goals, never give up as long as you like it and take the risk even if it looks hard to achieve. By Leonardo Calder贸n
Computer engineering! Computer engineering is a discipline that is responsible for understanding the function of a computer and for creating applications for solves our everyday
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problems. A computer engineer should be able to design, investigate, manage, operate and develop resources using a computer. There are many areas of application, for example business applications, Internet, communication, networking, operating systems, entertainment applications, etc. The presence of a computer engineer is essential in any enterprise, public institution, hospital, school, university, etc. The jobs opportunities are abundant in this area. The first step is to study the science of a computer. A computer engineer must have a specific profile that identifies you as person who is capable of understanding the needs of the society and who is able to provide a computer solution to those requirements. He must be able to innovate and integrate useful technological solutions. Also, an engineer has to use research tools in order to strengthen the relationship between information technology and other sciences, so he can perform competently in the labor market. In this area we need engineer leaders with innovative ideas and teamwork skills, and the ability to develop information systems with projects that fit with the company in which you are working. The most important thing is to have critical thinking, systems thinking, and something primordial, do not settle for learning the basic, you need to continue learning about the new technologies. Furthermore, beyond the necessary computer skills, an engineer must be a person attached to human values for the purpose of achieving harmony with the other people. Computer engineering is a very broad career that has many application areas. When you end the bachelor, you have many skills and you could work in any area. The bachelor degree first teach mathematical and logic skills and then it
begin to study the different
branches of the computer science; for example, networks,
technical
support,
databases,
programming, analysis, software, hardware, etc. It is necessary for us to specialize in what we like to do. The area of programming is especially for software developers; for those who like to
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create applications. IT security is another part that is responsible for protecting all data from hackers and prevents information theft. Furthermore, the engineering is divided in the telecommunications part. It is responsible for the connection between computers, and it is vital to share information. Specializing in technical support is for those who like to help to solve the problems that arise with computers, be it software or hardware problems; and it is responsible for providing the necessary maintenance for the proper functioning of computers. Furthermore, another part is information technology. It covers databases, operating systems, consoles, post office, etc. It is important that you know about most areas, although more in one than in another, because you never know what you will face in a job. Involvement of this engineering brings many advantages for company boss and leaders of institutions mainly because it achieves the objectives faster, save workers time, to give tools and to ensure process safety. A professional in the area of computers has many job opportunities. Any enterprise or institution needs personnel to be responsible for understanding the intelligence of computers. All businesses generate large amounts of data, and it is necessary to support and keep it neatly on the computers. They also need constant maintenance and computer applications for both the hardware and software to improve business performance. The necessity of humans to simplify our life grows more each day. Alongside comes
the
development
of
technological
systems that organize the amount of data we generate, and also new techniques of technology for communication. Many people are interested in studying computer science because it offers a broad labor market. Also, if you are a qualified
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professional and manage to be positioned in a good company, you can earn good money. To study this engineering career it exist many university centers that offer good study plans including various computer applications. Moreover, if you wish to learn on the Internet, you find many useful tools to do so. The key is to be passionate about innovation. By Cynthia Bermudez
Globalization & Advertising Globalization is the process to involve new processes for humanity. These processes close all the people around the world, and advertising is an area that communicates a product or brand with civilization in a different manner. What is between globalization and advertising, is that all human attitudes are the key for the advertising in globalization. So for this reason is important to study this processes of globalization. In order to know how to communicate new products and do some publicities whit imagination and creativity using this advantage in advertising processes. One important action to considerer when you are investigating the globalization process is the human demography. This is because you can study the culture and personal attitudes of human beings. This is why it is important make a qualitative investigation, in order to get all the information and resolve some problems to do good advertising.
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The people is in constant movement and it is difficult to get their attention, making new strategies based in the globalization process is a good form to do start. As characteristics of the new age we can mention technology, culture, education, war, politics, science and others. Another aspect to take into consideration is how does culture is affected by advertising. This is an important question if the people are part of different cultures; some sort of advertising can be rejected.
As a recommendation for the area of advertising we can say that it is important that a professional or aspiring to this area should be always aware of the latest in technology and globalization movements, should be investigating human behavior and
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changes undergone by processes of globalization Also, not neglecting cultural demographics and how these are altered, so you know as a professional that advertising or communication must always be aware that the global and local events are in constant change. By Buy Julio Cisneros