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La Comunicación Transcultural De Los Estados Unidos, Aleena Warner

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Title in English- Transcultural Communication in the United States

Abstract in English- Home to hundreds of traditions and languages, the United States has a unique opportunity to actively engage in a cross-cultural community. Participation in this community allows one to understand the diversities and similarities between customs and traditions. Once immersed into this diverse society, one can navigate between cultures and gain multicultural competence.

El Impacto Del Covid-19 En Los Estados Unidos, Alexandria R. Schweikle

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The virus that appeared in 2020 has created countless changes for people around the world. Many of the things that once seemed normal are now prohibited, and people's lifestyles have been altered dramatically. This expository paper focuses on the situation in the United States by exploring three areas in which the effects of COVID-19 have been particularly grave: the economy, socio-economic disparities, and politics.

Las Mejores Vacaciones De Mi Vida, Brian Carrillo

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This piece is about the writer's trip to Mexico to visit family members, many of whom he would meet for the first time. He describes his hesitation prior to the journey, when questions such as whether his family members would like him or if they would think he is very Americanized filled him with apprehension. However, these anxieties dissipate upon his arrival to Mexico, especially after he meets one of his cousins, with whom he forms a deep bond.