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Dealing with Stress During Finals Week
May is finally here! That means that this school/ college semester is almost over. Thankfully we are almost done because I am sure we can all use a break from online classes. However, we still have a few weeks left. These few weeks can be highly stressful, and they can get our anxiety levels high. I understand that this week can be crucial for grades, but that can’t cost your mental health. This semester has been hard enough already. To be honest, I have even lost motivation for connecting to classes or doing things related to academic work. I have kept on doing my assignments and attending my lectures, but…
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The Unsatisfied COVID-19 School Principals
Profile Essay by Valeria N. Martínez Fernández and Fabiola Carrau Quiñones. The Unsatisfied COVID-19 School Principals by Valeria Martinez Fernandez on Scribd
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One of Us is Lying-Book Review
One of Us Is Lying is a YA mystery/suspense novel by American author Karen M. McManus. By now, you have probably seen it over the internet and in the bookstores, as it was a Best-Seller and it is still a Best-Seller at Amazon. The book revolves around five students that walk into detention one day, but only four make it out alive. Each high school student has secrets that they would do anything to protect, so how far would they go to make sure they’re kept out of the spotlight? Just by the title, I felt interested and intrigued because, of course, I wanted to know why one of the…
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25 Things that Will Make you Smile
Life is beautiful, but it is not perfect. Sometimes we can find it hard to find reasons to smile and be happy. We spend too much time thinking about the things we are missing instead of thinking about all the beautiful things we have. Today I want to share with you some free things that will make you smile. Each one of them will definitely bring a smile to your face and those around you. 1.) Watching the sunset There is something magical about the colors that appear in a sunset. It never fails to make me feel alive. 2.)Listening to a good playlist The excitement and happiness one feels…
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Where the Forest Meets the Stars- Book Review
Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a fiction novel by author Glendy Vanderah. This delightful book is Glendy’s debut. This is the story of a mysterious and charming girl called Ursa who brings two strangers, Joanna Teale and Gabriel Nash, together and helps them trust each other and fall in love. Both Jo and Gabe are having a hurtful personal life, and Ursa performs these miracles to heal the pain and scars from their past, which changes their lives for the better. When I ordered a copy of this book a few weeks ago, I didn’t knew what to expect from it. I bought it because I liked the…
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3 Of the Best Grammar Apps for College Students
Writing is undoubtedly one of the most critical skills everyone needs. No matter what your job is, knowing to write correctly will give you advantages and benefits. When it comes to College Students, you must know that writing is inevitable. Not only for your English Class essays but also for STEM classes. In conclusion, every single major will require you to write. When we write, we communicate, create, inspire, educate, entertain, and much more. But writing can be difficult, especially academic writing. Good grammar and correct word usage are essential in writing academic papers, but sometimes are hard to notice or perfect. However, some great apps can make writing much…
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Anne with an E, a Modern Feminist Icon in the 19th Century
Anne with an E is a Netflix Original series that is inspiring and indulging in so many ways. The positivity of Anne and her way of thinking and handle every situation is indeed great learning on handling the most challenging situation with ease. I don’t usually watch series, but Anne with an E was worth the watch. Everything in this series made me fall in love. Anne’s character inspires me, so I decide to make my research paper about how she is a modern feminist icon from the 19th century. I spent almost a month researching to write this paper as I wanted it to be as realistic and honest…
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The Testament by John Grisham- Book Review
The Testament by John Grisham is an adventure novel filled with suspense, unexpected twists, legal matters, lawyers, and billions of dollars. My father bought me this book for Christmas, and at first, I was unsure of what to think about it. I have to be honest; I had never heard about John Grisham, and the fact that the book was written almost 22 years ago had me even more confused about what to expect. Surprisingly, this book was worth the reading. Involving ruthless family members, lawyers, and a burned-out alcoholic protagonist that will keep you reading nonstop until you finish the book. That being said, there were a few things…
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Maus Research Paper
This is a Research Paper from the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman. In this Research Paper, the Social Cognitive theory is applied to Maus, specifically to the character of Vladek. It also researches Maus’s comic style, based on McCloud’s book; Understanding Comics, The Invisible Art. *This research paper was written in May of 2020 for my Advanced English II Course. Please keep in mind that this blog post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through such links. This will result in a small commission for me. Copyright © [Valeria N. Martinez Fernandez] [2020] All Rights Reserved I recommend everyone to read Maus. I am not…
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Don’t Let Fear of Failure Stop You
Failure. A word we all know, and at some point, have experienced. We learn what failure means when we are kids, and ever since then, it haunts us for the rest of our lives. We are taught that failure is something terrible. Something we should be scared of and run away from. When we see someone fail, we feel bad for them, and we can also feel discouraged. We tend to focus on the failure that someone has rather than what they achieve, and this is because we are petrified by it. Here is the thing; if you aren’t doing something you want because you fear that you might fail,…
