Diversity Magazine
Crime and Political Corruption in Honduras
Fany G. Molina, Honduras, ESOL Writing IV
Honduras is a beautiful country located in Central America, in which there are different racial and ethnic groups, including whites, Mestizos, Indigenous, Garifuna, and English-speaking Creoles. Apart from its ethnic groups, there are also beautiful places like Roatan, Plátano River, Talgua Caves, and many more. Honduras is 112,492 square kilometers and is divided into 18 departments, or states, and its population exceeds nine million. Honduras has many beautiful aspects, but just as it has beautiful things, it also has things that make my country one of the most unsafe countries in the world, and the two most important are violence and political corruption.
Fewer Complaints, More Self-Confidence
Martyna Wielinska, Poland, ESOL Writing IV
There are nearly 200 countries in the world. Each of them is unique, but none of them are ideal. In every country, citizens would like to change or improve something about it. It is not easy, but sometimes it is possible. My home country is Poland. It is one of my favorite places in the word. I am so proud to be Polish, but I know that my country is not perfect. Poland needs some changes, and I think at the beginning the changes should start with the citizens. Polish people should change two things: complaints and self-confidence.
Costa Rica, a Country with Potential
Jose Soldano, Costa Rica, ESOL Writing IV
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, with a population around 4.9 million and a land area of 51,060 square kilometers, and it is known for being a green country. In addition, Costa Rica is a tourist destination for a lot people around the world. Their beaches, national parks, and protected areas make Costa Rica a heavenly place for vacations. However, not everything in Costa Rica is perfect, and there are several problems that affect it. The main problems that Costa Rica is going through are inefficiency in infrastructure, insecurity, and corruption.
Mexico Needs a Change
Frida Arvizu, Mexico, ESOL Writing IV
The countries around the world have a great diversity of people, cultures, and landscapes. Some countries are bigger than others, and some are as small as an island. Undoubtedly, every country is unique and beautiful, but not everything is positive. Mexico is a country with a diversity of people, weather, flora and fauna, food, and even accents, but Mexico still has problems. Some of the issues that should be addressed in Mexico are the minimum wage and education.
Changes I Would Like to See in Ecuador
Maria Rendon, Ecuador, ESOL Writing IV
My beautiful country Ecuador is located in South America. It is named after the Equator, the imaginary line around the earth that splits the country in two. It has mountains, lakes, and beautiful beaches. The people are humble, cheerful and respectful, but there are certain things I would like to see change in my country.
Education is one of the things that I would like to improve. Even though the education system is very good, not everyone can access it because the cost of schools and universities and school supplies are extremely expensive. They should provide more public schools, teachers, libraries and free school supplies for those who cannot pay for them.
Songkran
- Category: My Favorite Holiday
Rossukon Jaeger, Thailand, ESOL Writing II
My favorite holiday in my country is Songkran. It is a wonderful Thai New Year’s festival. Thai people are happy about this festival because they have a five-day holiday. Everyone visits their families in their cities because it is also a family day in Thailand. On the first day of this celebration, Thai children splash fragrant water on their parents to ask for the best things.
My Favorite Holiday in My Country
- Category: My Favorite Holiday
Reyna Holder, Mexico, ESOL Writing II
My favorite holiday in Mexico is Christmas. I have great memories with my family. We are happy to have great time together in my parents’ house with family and friends on this holiday. We like to cook different foods such as tamales, turkey, and ham. We enjoy watching the kids get so excited waiting for Santa Claus to bring them presents. At midnight, we exchange gifts with family and friends.
Vietnamese New Year
- Category: My Favorite Holiday
Ngoc Hiep Le, Vietnam, ESOL writing II
My favorite holiday in Vietnam is Lunar New Year festival, also known as the Tet holiday. It is the most expected festival for Vietnamese people every year. The festival usually lasts about 3-4 days, and it takes place when a new year comes according to the lunar calendar. The New Year festival is one of very few occasions when families can gather together, so it is easy to understand why everyone in Vietnam looks forward to this festival so much.
My Favorite Holiday in My Country
- Category: My Favorite Holiday
Mayra Rosero, Ecuador, ESOL Writing II
My favorite holiday in my country is New Year’s Eve. It is the last day of the year, and we wait for the New Year to come. This day is exciting because family members get together to celebrate this holiday wearing new clothes, new shoes, and eating a special holiday dinner. We have a tradition of making a big doll of paperboard with a mask of a character from a popular movie on it.
The Carnival
- Category: My Favorite Holiday
Gabriel Palacios, Venezuela, ESOL Writing II
My favorite festival in my country is the Carnival. It is beautiful, and all the Venezuelan people are happy during this time. It is one of most popular parties in Venezuela. Children play with water bombs, young people and adults enjoy the traditional music, and everybody dances.