Europe in the Basque Country? Here!

Some weeks ago, we were asked to take a picture which would represent Europe in the Basque Country; to realize how close from us Europe could be.

At first, I couldn't find something that would suit the task (you'll think about our currency, I thought about it, though). I wanted to find something related to the Basque Country directly and I finally did: I really think that in the Basque Country you'll always find Europe in the newspaper or the media (Basque media, of course).

To my surprise, what I found was this heading: disobedience? So, apparently we are kind of little criminals. Well, WE are not, THEY are.

So, whenever you want to find something in relation with Europe, go and check the media!

Busy with exams

I'm sorry I haven't been up-to-date with regard to the blog but we've been very busy with exams and other school stuff. However, we are finally on holidaaaaaaaaaaays and I'll try to catch up with all the work in the blog so an intensive blog session is waiting for me!

SUMMER IS HERE!!

It's time to raise our voice!

We've finally finished with our ad for the project for this term and we think we quite got what we wanted as a result!

Although it was quite stressing owing to the short amount of time we've, we managed to do it and we really hope you like it and you take into account what we're trying to spread!

Watch it!

Seeking a book? I've a bestseller for you!

I couldn't have a better gift from my lovely sister! She sent me this book I wanted to read! It made me so happy; we're talking about The fault in our stars by John Green which is a roaring success.

I've already read it and I absolutely recommend it to anyone! but I'd like to warn the reader that it's not too convenient to read it while you're going through a delicate patch of your life or you're just not feeling up to wipe some "little" tears away. In addition, please do my a favour and DO NOT READ ANY TRANSLATION OF THE BOOK as I'm certain that the essence of Green's writing will fade. I assure you won't be disappointed and that you'll enjoy his writing as much as I have (although I've had some limitations as to vocabulary is concerned).

This novel tells us the story of a young girl called Hazel (she's sixteen) who is suffering from cancer and is pushed to assist to a Support Group to "live her best day today" where she mets Augustus Waters, who will become a really important person for her. The novel tells us their story, the story of their life.

P.S.: If you're such a lazy human being and do not want to read a thick book, then you can wait until the movie hits the big screen in June ;)

Rewarding challenges!

During this last third term, we've been given some talks about voluntary work somehow to encourage us to participate and help as it's worth it.

Yesterday, members from different associations came to our class to talk about and explain what they do there and what their goals/aims are.

I particularly liked the one which works with homeless people: they aim is to talk with them, get in contact for them to see that they're not alone and that if they want, they can get out of that sad situation. However, that's not an easy task, and that's what the girl told us: it's really difficult to convince them to change their not-so-good habits and to get them believe that something can be done; therefore, the main purpose is to talk with them so that they can have a crying shoulder and some phsycological support.

I'd be scared to volunteer in a work of this kind but I consider it such an interesting, exciting and rewarding experience that of course, will have influence in the long-term.

I think we should pay more attention to these people as they're not invisible at all. She showed us a video that I've attached it below made by the New York Rescue Mission which is really moving.

LET'S RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS SAD 

SITUATION!

*If you're interested in voluntary work of any kind give it a try here.

My experience in Ireland

Last 9th April, 16 of us travelled to Ireland and stayed for some days there. We took part in an exchange, which frankly, turned out to be way better than expected.

Everyone there was so open-minded and likeable and made us feel like in our sweet home. I really enjoyed the experience although it was a bit hard to understand the Irish accent as it's more closed than the ones we're used to ( we went to watch a film and find it even easy to understand the American accent!).

So as to activities, we did different ones: we went to the zoo in Dublin, shopping, to a musical, we met the coach of the national rugby team there (rugby is very important for them) and I also made friends with Joane, who I didn't talk to before.

So, all in all, I'm really delighted about having gone to Ireland and I recommend to try an experience of this kind unhesitatingly!

P.S.: I must thank my host family Coyle as they were so nice with Joane and me.

An NGO near us

With concern to our new task demanded, I think it would be fascinating to collaborate with any NGO but I'd specially like to do something with Banco de Alimentos de Gipúzcoa. This way, we could see how people react to our project and it'd be a fulfiling experience for us.

Here is their website for more information.