Here’s a podcast from the Diane Rehm Show about the benefits of bilingualism on the brain. Perhaps it is not surprising to know that the greater your fluency in a second language, the greater the benefit. A bilingual brain works harder and is stronger and it is never too late to reap the benefits. Sign up for a language course today!
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2014-12-16/the_latest_research_on_bilingualism_and_the_brain
This is a very interesting article about work-life balance in Spain from the Spanish newspaper, El País. It reminds me of when I was living and working as an English teacher in Spain soon after graduating from college. I was told many times how Americans “vivís para trabajar” while Spaniards “trabajamos para vivir.” I wasn’t sure if that was true or not nor which culture had the right answer. I knew that the American economy was strong and that the Spanish way of life was very agreeable. If we could just combine the two…
Nevertheless, the author finds that Spaniards suffer from greater stress and insufficient sleep when compared to their neighbors in Western Europe. This author shows how taking pride in your professional life has positive outcomes for both the individual and the country. I also learned why Spain is not in the same time zone as Portugal and the UK. Read on to learn more!
http://politica.elpais.com/politica/2014/12/12/actualidad/1418384868_352633.html
Thank you to all – SALSA Officers, volunteers, DJs, dancers, attendees, caterers, Student Activities Office and Facilities – who made the SALSA Giving event a success. Happy Holidays/¡Felice fiestas!
