Written by Yoogeon Choi Nowadays, students in high schools read a variety of different materials that can teach them valuable life lessons or can be used to introduce complex concepts, but some of these materials will allow for students to become truly interested in the subject instead of just reading something for a grade orContinue reading “Book Review – A Short History of Nearly Nothing”
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Book Memories from the 7th Graders 25/26
Written by Yoogeon Choi Students read a wide variety of books throughout their school years. Some books are quickly forgotten when assignments or exams are over, but some books leave a lasting impression and a lesson that remains in memory for a long time. Sometimes, books resonate with readers in a personal and meaningful way,Continue reading “Book Memories from the 7th Graders 25/26”
The Korean Heartbeat of EAC
Written by Yoogeon Choi International schools are defined by their diversity, bringing together students from different cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds into a shared academic environment. At Escola Americana de Campinas (henceforth EAC), this diversity is especially visible with students representing more than 20 nationalities. From these groups the Korean community stands out as aContinue reading “The Korean Heartbeat of EAC”
The severity of Comando Vermelho
Written by Felipe Elias e Yoogeon Choi In the 1970s, the Brazilian dictatorship was in full effect, in the face of constant oppression, resistance movements became more prominent and numerous. Various prisoners originated from bank robberies, becoming political prisoners (those who opposed the regime), while others were prisoners from a past crime. Particularly in prisonsContinue reading “The severity of Comando Vermelho”
Effect of COP 30 in Brazil
Writen by Felipe Elias and Yoogeon Choi For the first time, Brazil has the honour of hosting the COP30 in its own country, taking place in Belém, starting on the 10th of November and running until the 21st of November. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is an annual meeting of the United Nations thatContinue reading “Effect of COP 30 in Brazil”
Impact of Social Media
Impact of Social MediaBy Yoogeon Choi Social media gives a person the ability to view the news electronically. So sites like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have the ability to connect a person to the most up to date news from almost every sector. These sites have also changed instant globalization. For the younger generation, aContinue reading “Impact of Social Media”