Are You Trying to Quit Smoking?

Johnny Altizer, USJ Student        I’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for 9 years now. On the first day of my English class at USJ, my English teacher thought I was a smoker and had nicotine patches on my arms. They are not nicotine patches. I have an insulin pump on one arm and a continuous glucose monitor on the other. Many people get Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes confused. Although they have many similarities they’re also very different. What is Type

December 4, 2023 | BY admin

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My Peace

Sarah Estanislao, high school student, St. John de Brito School – English Section        Everyone has a place that holds a special meaning to them, a place where they experience a sense of security and that they will never forget. For me, my special place is where I can truly be myself and experience both happiness and sadness without any restrictions. Unlike most people whose special place is just a stone’s throw away, mine requires a lengthy journey of two flights and

November 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Why you should not give up your seat on the bus

Kuok On Ho, USJ Student        As an interruption by a sound broke the peaceful atmosphere, it pulled my gaze back from the scenery outside the bus window.“Miss, may I kindly ask you to give up your seat and move to another vacant one?” An elderly person, accompanied by a young girl, politely requested while pointing to an empty seat nearby. There were two empty seats in the back of the bus, unfortunately, they were separated, but if the lady was willing to follow the

October 30, 2023 | BY admin

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Looking for true happiness

Neri, USJ Student        The nature of human beings seeks happiness and defines it in different ways. As a result, I frequently ask myself, “what is happiness?” Mahatma Gandhi says, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Why are people looking for happiness?  First, we deserve it; second, we are also designed to be happy. There are two kinds of happiness: Apparent happiness and true happiness. The apparent happiness

October 30, 2023 | BY admin

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Sport Symphony

Alice Simões, USJ Student        The fast-paced lifestyle in Macau that most are subjected to makes competition almost feel inevitable, whether it be at work, at school or even at home. Competitiveness changes the perspective of viewing tasks, it is not about learning and enjoying, but rather how much better you are compared to others.Waking up in the middle of the night by a holler is habitual for a house with sport enthusiasts as nothing fuels a football fan more than

October 23, 2023 | BY admin

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Breaking the Stigma

Mikhaila Martinez, USJ Student        Despite the fact that mental health is an important component for a human being, it is frequently ignored in many communities. Mental health problems continue to be a major challenge for the people of Macau despite its quick economic progress and modernisation. Civil society in Macau is well renowned for being incredibly competitive and fast-paced. Stress levels might rise, and mental health issues can develop due to the pressure to

October 23, 2023 | BY admin

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Living on the 6th floor in Macau

Xaverio Boe Bo, USJ Student        I live in a skyscraper in Macau. Though it is only the sixth floor, it is so high for me because I have not experienced living in an apartment before in my country, which is Myanmar. Although living on the sixth floor in an apartment for people of Macau is typical stuff, for me, who used to live in a small house in the countryside, it is a considerable matter, especially for those who have the condition of acrophobia like me. First and

October 16, 2023 | BY admin

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CAN MONEY TRULY BUY REST?

Peter Nyi Nyi Aung, USJ Student        The technologically advanced age and the priority of finances have victimised the people of this era not to pursue a genuine tranquil rest. Many people falsely believe they can reduce stress by making a fortune and that money can relax them. Consequently, there is an urgent need for people to regain the notion of ideal rest. This article emphasises the roles of money and genuine rest in achieving inner peace.Firstly, genuine rest

October 16, 2023 | BY admin

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Back to uni as a mature student

A famous British writer and theologian C.S Lewis said; “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Indeed, it is never too late to implement a dream.As for me, I have yearned to study at an international university since my high school days. I imagined learning new things and making friends with people from different parts of the world and that it would be thrilling. However, the dream was not realised until 2023, when the University of St. Joseph accepted me.

September 25, 2023 | BY Saw Min Khaung Htet, Henry

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Living away from home

The great Apostle Paul once said, “When I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Initially, it sounds absurd; however, the exact phrase significantly impacted me as I searched to make a difference in this world. In life, we have a lot of big decisions to make. It can be something related to our choice of career, having a family, buying a home, going for studies, and one of them is living away from home. In my case, I have been away from my country, the Philippines, for the last

September 25, 2023 | BY Elnora Fontanilla

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Learning to appreciate the importance of education from a friend

It had been a long afternoon by the time the bad news was delivered. One of my closest friends, who throughout the time that I’ve known him demonstrated an immense desire to learn, had just been told that he was not going to be able to go to university. He was beyond heartbroken.“I don’t quite understand it, but I guess I have to”, he told me with tired eyes that still had the remnants from battling sleep to get through a long exam week. It was not that he was not smart or that he did

September 4, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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My definition of education

“The Importance of Education to Me” – When I first read the topic, my first answer was “Yes, education is definitely important to every one of us”, but when I lay in bed at night, a question came to my mind – “Is education really important in our life?”. Therefore, in this article, we are not going to talk directly about the importance of education, but discuss what education can bring to us.What is education? According to Wikipedia, education is the transmission of knowledge,

September 4, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Exploring Christopher Fowler’s ‘Cooking the Books’

How far will desperation take you? And what could it lead you to do?These are the questions that I found myself asking as I read a short story titled “Cooking the Books” by English thriller writer Christopher Fowler (1953-2023).The plotThe story is about a restaurant owner named Haldeman, who has nothing but problems going on in his life. On top of his wife leaving him, he has a failing business and serious financial troubles.  Desperate, he carefully devises a plan that could provide

August 21, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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How life can drastically change in a split second

If you were living a happy life and suddenly all that changed in a split second after an unexpected life-changing medical incident what would you do? Give up all hope or learn to deal with your new set of circumstances?Jean-Dominiqu Bauby was a successful editor-in-chief of the French magazine Elle when he suddenly had a massive stroke at the age of 43 on December 8, 1995. The stroke left Bauby completely paralysed except for his left eye and a completely clear mind.In “The Diving Bell and

August 21, 2023 | BY Lesley Wells

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