A country I'd like to visit

To be honest, I would like to visit many countries, and it is difficult to choose just one to write this publication. But lately I have been thinking a lot about Uruguay, and specifically about Cabo Polonio. 

Uruguay is a country that has always called me, for its places but above all for its history. However, I learned about Cabo Polonio from a song by Jorge Drexler called "12 seconds of darkness" and it talks about the special thing about that place: there is no electric light, the nights are only illuminated by the lighthouse (the lighthouse lights up for 12 seconds and then it is absolutely dark for another 12 seconds). That makes it a very special place.

I would very much like to get to know all of Uruguay, its museums and cities, to talk to the people. But I think when I go to Cabo Polonio it will be a special stop. I hope to go for a walk at night and enjoy the calm of that place.

I study anthropology and I like the link that discipline has with history. At some point I would like to study and work, combining both disciplines, in Uruguay.

But it is not something I think about much, first I am interested in going to know without thinking about my future work.

I will attach the link of the song and some pictures.

Greetings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9ewSx1ows

Social Unrest in Chile

Since October 18, when the "social outburst" officialy began in the country, my moods have varied excessively. Sometimes I feel very happy and hopeful, other times I feel a lot of anger for everything that is happening, the worst times I only feel sadness and disappointment.
I am happy with the territorial organization that has been developing in different areas, the empathy that is increasingly present in social relations, and the visibility of multiple demands that years ago resonated in the people of Chile. However it is unavoidable to think of all the lives damaged and snatched during these two months, lives that can hardly be repaired. That leads me to oscillate between anger and sadness.
What suprised me the most about the process is its length. The first few days I didn't think that the struggle would go on for so long. It was a great surprise.
What has bothered me the most has been by far the indolence of the authorities and the violations of human rights perpetrated by pacos and milicos.

What do I expect from this process? That it lasts until a dignified life for all is guaranteed, that feminist demands (which were omitted in the first weeks) continue to be heard and included, and that all crimes committed by repressive forces are sanctioned.

To conclude, I believe it is necessary to consider the importance of the protection of children and adolescents, they are a very important sector of the society, and unfortunately many of them suffer systematic violations that nobody takes care of. I also think it is important to discuss the rehabilitation and reintegration of convicts, they are part of our society and do not deserve to be left out of our demands.

Favourite memory of the year

I have many good memories of this year, one of the best was the vacation on the beach with my mom and my sister. In January we traveled to the 5th region and stayed there for two weeks.
I wasn't having a good time of my life, and that vacation was perfect for distraction and reflection. Besides, I was in the company of my sister and my mother, who together with my father are the most important people in my life.
This memory is very special because it was a moment of tranquility in the chaos. And although my whole family supported me for months, that trip was especially helpful (I don't know why exactly).
I'm not usually very affectionate, but during that vacation I was. And not consciously, hahaha.
I don't have a photo of all three, but in this photo I'm with my mom. That day we went for a walk on the shore of the beach and ate empanadas.

A photograph you like

In October 2018, with my classmates we went to Valdivia, in the south of Chile. A National Meeting of Anthropology and Archaelogy Students (ENEAA in spanish) was held at the Austral University. It was a very good experience. I learned and enjoyed a lot.
In this photograph I am with some of my friends on the river bank, before going to the gym where we were staying (very awkward gym).
The photograph was taken by one of my friends who appears in the photo, because it is a selfie.
I like this photograph because it reminds me of a great day. We stayed in this place for a long time, with music, wine and beer. We didn't jnow how to get back, it was very dark because it was night, hahaha.
The next day we all had hangover, but it was worthy.
This year we will go to concepcion, and I hope it's also an excellent experience with my classmates.

My favourite piece of technology

My favorite piece of technology is not the latest trend, but for me it's the best. My favorite piece is the MP3, a portable object for listening to music.
I received my first MP3 for Christmas 2008. I was very happy when I received it. Since that day I've always had an MP3 and I still keep the first one because it was a special gift.
I use it a lot during the day. When I shower, while getting dressed, on my way to university, etc.
Currently there are many pieces of technology to listen to music, but the MP3 is still the best because it is small, comfortable, and with a battery of many hours.
Music in general influences my mood a lot, for better or for worse. Rarely do I like absolute silence, music is always a good partner.
I don't know what my life would be like without my MP3, when I forgot it I feel lonely and often sad. The music and my MP3 are essential for me.

Why did you choose this career

When I was little I wanted to study literature or graphic design (I love this career). I always liked the humanities and art.
During my high school I didn't know whether to choose History or Law. But finally decided on History.
In 2017 I started to study History at the University of Chile, and I really like it. However, while studying History I got to know Anthropology and I liked it even more. That's why I went to study Anthropology in 2018.
My experience in Anthropology has been very good and beautiful. Now I see the situations from other perspective. I have a very good teachers (and others not so good), and I have very beautiful and good friends at the University.
In the future, I would like to work on anthropology of education or in areas of identities, and I would like to work in contact with people and in contact with others disciplines (geography, psychology, linguistic, social work, etc).

Autobiography

I am Victoria, I was born in Santiago de Chile on August 8, 1998. I have a sister, she is 17 years old and her name is Sol. Sometimes we argue, but we are very close.
In 2016 I finished my studies at Alexander Fleming School, and in 2017 I started to study History at the University of Chile. It's a beautiful discipline, and I made very good friends there. However, while studying History I got to know Anthropology and I liked it even more. That's why in 2018 I started studying Anthropology, also at the University of Chile.
This semester I had to choose a mention, and I chose Social Anthropology. I am interested in the area of education and identity.
In my spare time I like to read novels, watch series on Netflix and draw. I also enjoy listening to music and going out with my friends.