Postgraduates Studies(*^▽^*)

 Lately I've been thinking about doing a graduate study of visual arts, but maybe focusing on some specialty I'm going to take later, like painting or textile art. I'm seeing it a lot as an option to continue expanding my knowledge and experience, especially in a country like Chile, that the arts in general go to the background, seeing them as a rare career in which "you will starve to death", then, having more degrees or knowledge in this area will help you to be better seen in a society that does not value art as it should, although it should not be so.

I have also seen the possibility of doing a postgraduate study in another country, I feel it would be a great opportunity and a wonderful experience. And especially, doing a postgraduate degree in any branch of the arts in a country that really values art would be like feeling at home.

Although the requirements to do a postgraduate degree will depend on what you are looking for or the university where you want to do it, for example, a requirement in all applications will be to have a professional degree. I have also read that they ask for a letter of intent and a resume. 

Finally, in my opinion the best stage to do these studies would not be immediately after having the professional degree, but maybe to work for a while (to raise money to do this postgraduate course) and then do the studies you want, because especially in Chile, education is really expensive.

Academic challenges and experiences∩(︶▽︶)∩

Since the online mode started last year, it was very difficult to get used to living like this. Just that year I started studying arts at university, and as it is a very practical and manual career it was very complicated to adapt to this type of classes, and I know that as for my career and many others, it was really difficult.

 During the last time, living with the online modality has had many complications, either because many of us didn't have a good internet or a good device to be able to do our classes. Also, there were times when we could be in the middle of a class and the internet signal would go completely down, which often didn't come back for a long time. This is one of the worst things that can happen during the meeting, because when you come back in you are very lost or you can miss something important about the subject.

Despite all the adversities of the pandemic weather, we have to try to see the positive side of it. I have really enjoyed spending time with my family, whether with my parents, my sisters or with all my pets, because before the pandemic I spent very little time with them, work or studies prevented me from enjoying time together. But I didn't like being locked up in quarantine for so long because we were all anxious, learning to relax and open our minds to be calmer.

In conclusion, I feel that we should treasure all the learning we have had during this time, because everything is for the better.

Photo of my cats during quarantineʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

My dream job‧⁺◟( ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ ·̫ ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀ )

I always dreamed of not working in an office, I didn't like the idea of spending the whole day locked up with a previously established timetable. So, after years of thinking about what to study to satisfy my expectations about my future job, I thought that studying art would be a possible option, because I could maybe have my own studio, be able to transport myself to places outdoors or inside a space, I want to be able to create my art around the world and share it with others, travelling and getting to know all the possible cultures, and making projects inspired by the places and people I get to know.

Regarding the salary, I know that it would not be easy to live with this kind of work (because many people have always said that art is not a way to live), many times my salary will be based on what I create and sell, but I think that as long as there is motivation I can survive with it. Besides, although I would like to travel, I could also live my life quietly, without having to follow a routine established by someone else until I get bored. 

Finally, I love the idea of spending my days making art, having my own studio and expressing what can't be said with words{´◕ ◡ ◕｀}

The role of technology in my lifeʕ•ᴥ•oʔ

Although technology has always been present throughout my life, I feel a kind of denial about it, because I feel that technology is absorbing us all, many times (or almost always) we wake up watching social networks, seeing what others do and what we often receive only bad energy and anxiety from this, also we go to bed with this routine that does not do anyone any good, even makes us sleep badly. In fact, I once read an article that recommended leaving the screens at least one hour before going to sleep, and also, when getting up, not to use the mobile phone at least one hour later. 

To be honest, I've had a hard time giving up this kind of habits, because one is always connected, whether it's for personal or university purposes, or just to keep in touch with family and friends, especially in times of pandemic. In all these cases, my favourite technological object is my video game console, as I don't have so much internet contact with more people when playing games, I feel I can disconnect from other people's lives in a simple way. However, if given the opportunity to disconnect from others, I would choose something other than a games console or mobile phone, I prefer to read or draw, as I do before I go to sleep.

I feel that technology helps us to be connected, to live experiences that we can't live right now, for example, it helps me to have contact with the wide world of art, it helps me with my homework, to be connected to my classes, and obviously it's very useful, but you should never abuse things (*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡

The best holidays(⋈･◡･)✰

 Salvador de Bahía🌊🏝

The best holiday I ever had was in February 2020, before the pandemic started in Chile. We went to Brazil, specifically Salvador de Bahia, and stayed in a house that was just a few steps from the beach. We spent nine days with my family and my aunt and uncle and their children enjoying the warm waters on the various beaches there. 

Although we spent most of our time at the beach, we also liked to go to various restaurants in the area, which had typical food of the country. 

One day we decided to go to the Pelourinho, which is the historical area of Salvador, where there are several churches, such as the convent and church of São Francisco, as well as several monuments, such as the Monumento Cruz Caída (Fallen Cross Monument).

A curious fact about the Pelourinho is that twelve years ago Michael Jackson filmed the music video "They Don't Care About Us" in this place, therefore, many tourists go to visit the iconic balcony that appears in the video. 

It was one of the best holidays as the culture of the place is wonderful, plus the people are very friendly and always tried to help us with everything, even though we didn't speak Portuguese very well. Another reason why I would come back to this place is that the landscapes are very beautiful and the beaches are wonderful. The only bad thing is that the insects were very big hahaha.

Italy(✿╹◡╹)

 Since I was very young, I always found this country interesting. I was struck by how beautiful it is and I think the language is wonderful. There are many places that seem to come out of a book or a fairy tale, and I always found it curious that the country is shaped like a boot, it's very funny.

I think there are many reasons to visit this beautiful country, for example, their monuments, museums, cities and islands. One of the most visited monuments and the most famous is the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world which was built in the heart of Ancient Rome.

Also, one of the most recommended places to visit in Italy is Venice, a unique city that is built on a lagoon surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. And if you like fashion, Milan is the second most populated city in Italy, it has the look and feel of a modern city with huge skyscrapers, glass and metal buildings and department stores, being considered "the city of fashion".

Personally, I would like to travel a large part of the country if I could, see museums and learn a lot about art and culture, meeting people and sharing experiences. And why not, also to spread my art along my journey.

I just hope one day to be able to travel around this country and many more (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧