Post 10: English Language Challenges

I can say that regarding the challenges that I have come across, the most dificult thing is finding the right expresions for what I want to say. It´s hard for me translate  the meaning of some frases in proper english. .. The clases in the University are quite interesting. The good thing about the blogs is that we can write about certain topics that we don´t usually talk about, And it´s  kind of liberating. especially in the sense of it´s practicality. Also I can read what other classmates write and get to know some more about them. My english needs more speaking practice so that I can start to gain more confidence and use more vocabulary. I think I can make myself understood, even though I have a long way to go yet. I hope to get better with talking with my friends who are always willing to have conversations with me even though I annoy them with my mexican accent.
I´m using my english to be able to understand anything I see on the internet especially things to do with music , rockstar interviews and watch films and videos  like my favourite Ron Wood ones without the subtitles.
I was very pleased with myself for being able to speak in english with some australians  a couple of nights ago. They said I spoke alright and I even made some jokes that they picked up on
Well hopefully I can keep improving my spoken english , I don´t know if it will take me too long but I shall keep trying my best.

Post 9: Changes To My Study Programme

Some of the changes  that  I think my carreer should go through,  have to do with making the lessons more interactive. Since I study Law, the clases are sometimes   quite boring and they could be improved  if they were more stimulating. How can this be done? Maybe if we were able to have more experience on the field and see more how a Lawyer really does his job or see them in action in different kinds of  situations. 

The subjects that we have are some of them very tedious. And we rely very much on our capability to memorise not so much on our comprehention. The worst thing about the workload is when we have student strikes and we then have to recupérate in small periods of time many exams and work. We miss vacations and our time at the university is prolonged well into summer, when everybody is relaxing and on holiday.

Sometimes I have so much to read it´s incredibly tiresome, and the exams are nervewrecking. I´m exhausted most of the time.

The buildings are very old and in need of renovations. The furniture is in bad shape, sadly this makes us students feel uncomfertable at times, when the classrooms are small and we are cramped .

Some teachers are noticeably more keen when they pass class, and that is much appreciated. I like teachers who try to get along with the students without them taking sole notice of the students who like to grab the attention. I especially enjoy listening to teachers who are experts in their área.

Post 8: My favourite music

I’m very open minded about music. I like many styles, my taste can go from a good jazz jam to some quality pop music. But if I have to choose one kind of music I would say rock and roll is what most definitely I can identify with.

 I started listening to rock and roll tunes when I was quite young. I can say that at the age of 12, my first favourite band were the red hot chili peppers. Listening to this style of funk rock music inspired me to learn to play musical instruments. I started to play the bass guitar influenced mostly because of red hit chili peppers bassist,  Flea. I tried to play every song like him, using his characteristic agressive slaping bass style.

I'm also a fan of funk and soul music, one of the greatest artist in this type of genre that I have heard is Michael Jackson when he was young. What a voice and groove he is exceptional!!! Specially in the album “Off the Wall”. Other bands that are very important and have influenced me are Blur, The Smiths and The Clash. These bands represent the british rock and roll in its essence, mixing differents styles of music in their songs but always keeping the rock’n roll in their dna. 

Nowadays I'm into 80s new wave music. I'm listening to a lot of Billy idol, he is a rock star. I’m also listening quite a bit to men at work, a great aussie band that doesnt have the appreciation that it deserves.

 I can not forget to mention Scott Weiland as one of my favourites rockstars who passed away in december of the last year. He was a former member of the Stone temple pilots band and Velvet Revolver with Slash, Duff Mckagan and Matt Sorum (former members of Guns and Roses).

Post 7: Postgrade

I would like to take a postgrade of something hopefully related to my future job. Considering that nowadays there are so many lawyers and it is necessary to specialize in the diverse areas so that you can outstand and be able to get a good job.
I wouldn´t mind studying in Chile or abroad. Even though I like the courses that the University of Chile have now. My subject of interest is private law although I´m quite interested in partnerships under Commercial law.
If I were to go abroad to do a postgrade, I would prefer a University that has it´s historic prestige. And I would also take the opportunity of discovering the most I can about different cultures. I would like a postgrade where the timetables are compatible with work schedules. If it is a postgrade abroad this wouldn´t be a problem. Hopefully it would be in a spanish or english speaking country. What most worries me is how I can apply and be eligible to subscribe. What I have heard is that applications must be handed in around a year before the postgrade even starts. I would dedicate myself to studying the subjects that I´m learning and explore the country and enjoy the experiences that it gives me. This will also allow me to make lots of international connections that could be useful in the future.

Post 6: My Future Job.

I have always asked myself what kind of job I would like to have. I think that I will work in something to do with law since this is what I´m studying. I suppose my ideal job would involve a lot of travelling and hopefully be fulfilling with constant new experiences. I wouldn´t like to be stuck in an office for long periods of time.

Any thing to do with international law would be quite good. It may bring the kind of motivation I need. I have some relatives who work in Human Rights Watch in the USA and they have told me about their experiences and I found them really interesting. Private law is what I most like.

The salary that I would prefer should have to be hopefully enough to maintain a decent lifestyle and live without worries. Starting out in the real world with all the difficulties seems a bit bewildering to me, but I have good self-confidence and believe I will do well. I would not like to get in debt. It´s quite necessary for me to have a good income to be able have and bring up my own family.

I would like to major in any area that involves specializing in international or commercial law. Maybe I can even get the chance to do it abroad.

If this dream job doesn’t turn up at first I wouldn´t mind working as an attorney in public services or anything to do with governmental departments.

Post 4: My Favourite Movie

When I was around eleven I saw the film Mad Max II on cable tv, ever since that moment it became my favourite film. I kept watching it renting it a few times on VHS. I just loved the idea of a chaotic apocalyptic world, something completely new to what I saw accustomed to. The film's vision of the post-nuclear-holocaust world seemed desolate and brutal, also action-packed and sometimes funny. I found it really original, entertaining and I liked the special effects. Mel Gibson who played the main character was very convincing and cool.

When the new Mad Max came out it totally blew my mind. I saw it in the cinema with my family. It was a great sequel, the special effects were stunning the climactic chase sequence unbelievably well sustained and I couldn´t get enough of it.  I´ve  always preferred watching science fiction movies that make an impact on me.

Some other favourites are Blade Runner, Pulp fiction, Trainspotting, The fifth element and Borat.

The most recent film I watched was a Tarantino movie “Reservoir Dogs” on my Cell phone on Netflix, when I was with insomnia at five in the morning. It was quite good and funny most of the movie deals blood bathed violence.

Post 3: My Favourite Book

When I was younger I was very interested in Greek Mythology and remember buying a big book all about them. I could say that was one of my favourite books. Generally speaking I am not very keen on reading since my career makes me read non stop. So I try to avoid it in some way. Since I am studying Law I have to read many academic books that are not related to literature. So I can not really remember the last book I read which must of been at school. Although I can say I quite like J.J.R. Tolkien as an author. I enjoyed reading "The Hobbit" and the" Lord of the Rings". Even though it is a child's adventure book it is so well written and imaginatively portrayed, I remember it was a pleasure to read.

When I have the chance I would like to read some books that have been given to me for my birthday; Jorge Baradit's book "La Historia Secreta de Chile" and. Fernando Atrias "La Constitución Tramposa". I also liked reading Kafka´s "Metamorphosis" and Ernesto Sabato's book "El Túnel".

These books have changed the way I see life in some aspects.

Since I´m not a enthusiastic reader, I can´t recommend any books apart from the ones I have mentioned.