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Speak another language
I think learning another language can make a big difference in our future. It brings a lot of opportunities if we want to apply to good school programs in another language. We are the future and what's better than being ready with the best supplies to make change. Just imagine the many opportunities kids can have if they know more than one language. The difference they can make in society, how much better their future can be. What if it was more than one kid? What about a hundred? I see the benefits of learning a language in my school. As young adults, most of us don't know more than fifty...
No one has to suffer violence
Change begins with a dream
Contributed by Diego Arreola Fernandez, Ocean Hero Bootcamp participant Do you believe in the power of dreams? If I told you that you could change the world, even as a kid, would you believe me? My dream came to life. When I was ten years old I participated in a National Public Speaking Contest, where I wrote a speech about global peace. In the speech, I shared my opinion about problems such as violence, wars, and indifference among world leaders. One night, after spending all day thinking about these problems, I had an amazing dream. I became a superhero and flew to the White House, Russia...
The power of words
Can you imagine a world without words? It would be chaos. Many times we take them for granted, just as a way of communicating what we want or need. And they actually do that, but at the same time they do something bigger. Words are powerful. Whether you write or speak them, they do have an impact on you and the others. They express feelings and share knowledge. They can change someones mood completely and ignite a spark in them. That´s why writing is an extraordinary experience. It´s not just jotting down symbols that form words, it’s a way of expressing what you feel or think. Hence why you...