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Historical TV Shows on Netflix to Travel Back in Time
We have all thought about travelling back in time. For now, this is impossible. However, with movies and TV shows, one can transport into a different time in history just by watching a screen. One can also learn about historical events in a fun and dynamic way. Many of these are combined with fictional charactersContinue reading “Historical TV Shows on Netflix to Travel Back in Time”
La Strada And Its Message About Life
Life is a road. It’s full of surprises, happiness, and sadness. Federico Fellini’s La Strada (1954) perfectly captures this. The title of the film, in English, means “the road”. The road that the characters must journey on in this film is one that deals with internal conflicts and life’s crazy challenges. Albeit sad, this film’sContinue reading “La Strada And Its Message About Life”
Puerto Rico’s Enchanting Yet Underrated Music Scene
Puerto Rico, the magical and endearing little island in the Caribbean rich in culture, history and music is internationally known for its reggaetón and salsa artists. However, this small and beautiful island also counts with an undercurrent of alternative, indie and pop bands worth listening to. In this post, I will show you some ofContinue reading “Puerto Rico’s Enchanting Yet Underrated Music Scene”
5 Italian Artists To Listen To Even If You Don’t Know Italian
Last year, I started learning Italian and one of the things that helped me the most was listening to Italian music. Apart from teaching me vocabulary and pronunciation, it introduced me to a wonderful world of amazing artists that I, perhaps, would have never known. It taught me that one doesn’t have to know orContinue reading “5 Italian Artists To Listen To Even If You Don’t Know Italian”
European Series for Your Entertainment
Netflix and other streaming platforms have given us the opportunity to experience other countries and cultures through our screens. Here, I will recommend some of the amazing European series I’ve watched, in no particular order. With subtitles or dubbing (or none), these series will surely have you hooked. 1. The Rain (Denmark)- Netflix’s The RainContinue reading “European Series for Your Entertainment”
The Magic of Learning a Language
Learning a language can be one of the most enriching experiences a human can have. Apart from the benefits it can have on the brain, it benefits the heart, soul and mind. Last year, I decided to take an Italian course as part of a language requisite for my bachelors degree. After taking a coupleContinue reading “The Magic of Learning a Language”
Privacy on the Internet: An Illusion
So you think you have privacy on the Internet? So did I. In reality, privacy on the Internet is purely an illusion. It doesn’t really exist. While we hide behind our screens, our every move is being recorded and tracked. Now, we all already knew that some of our information was public. We use socialContinue reading “Privacy on the Internet: An Illusion”
Feedly: An Organized Reading Experience
Have you ever wanted to stay up to date with the latest news but you find it too exhausting visiting every website individually? If you answered “yes”, then Feedly is for you. I recently discovered Feedly in one of my university courses, and I have to say this website is very useful. As someone whoContinue reading “Feedly: An Organized Reading Experience”
Welcome to ‘A Freckle for a Thought’
Hello! I’m Andrea, a freckled-faced girl with many thoughts, hence the title of this blog. I’m a Journalism student at the University of the Sacred Heart in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This blog was created as part of the course titled Fundamentals of Computer Science (inf 103). Here is a trailer for the course: TheContinue reading “Welcome to ‘A Freckle for a Thought’”
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