Category: Teenager
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International Students Thrive in U.S. Higher Education Institutions
The United States is the top destination for people studying abroad. International students come to the United States motivated by the academic distinction and institutional support at U.S. colleges and universities – and also by the value that a U.S. degree represents for graduates’ careers. With many options to consider, international students often seek guidance…
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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In Brazil, young children are more exposed to climate risks, study shows
Brazilian children born in 2020 will experience 6.8 times more heat waves and 2.8 times more floods and crop losses over their lifetimes than those born in 1960. The data can be found in a report published by the Núcleo Ciência pela Infância (NCPI). The study points to a continuous increase in extreme natural events…
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ALERT: E-cigarettes are becoming very popular among Brazilian teenagers
A Unifesp study reveals that one in nine Brazilian teenagers uses e-cigarettes, a number five times higher than that of traditional cigarettes.
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“Labubu” is a plush toy that’s causing a furor. Here’s its origin story
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It’s a plush doll. It’s a bag charm. It’s a collectible item that was recently sold for six figures. But no, this extremely popular creature is not a Gremlin or one of the monsters from Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic, “Where the Wild Things Are”. Meet Labubu Labubus come in a variety of sizes, like dolls…
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‘Labubu’ Is a Plush Toy That’s Causing a Frenzy. Here’s Its Origin Story
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It’s a plush doll. It’s a bag keychain. It’s a collectible item that was recently sold for six figures. But no, this extremely popular creature is not a Gremlin or one of the monsters from Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic, Where the Wild Things Are. Meet Labubu Labubus come in a variety of sizes as figures…
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One in Every 9 Teenagers Uses E-Cigarettes in Brazil
A study from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) released this week indicated that one in every nine Brazilian teenagers says they use e-cigarettes. The study surveyed about 16,000 people aged 14 or older from all regions of the country. According to the survey, the number of young users who use e-cigarettes is already…
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U.S. to Analyze Social Media for Foreign Student Visa Applications
In yet another twist for foreign students wishing to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume processing student visa and visiting researcher visa applications for foreign nationals, but plans to review their social media accounts as part of the process. All students applying for a visa will need to set their…
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US to Review Social Media in Visa Applications for Foreign Students
In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the US, the State Department says it will resume processing visa applications for students and visiting academics from foreign nationals, but plans to review their social media accounts as part of the process. All students applying for a visa will need to set their…