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I've been advocating that after finishing high school and yes before college, the youth of so-called first-world countries should spend a year or two in a so-called third-world country.
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I've been advocating that after finishing high school and yes before college, the youth of so-called first-world countries should spend a year or two in a so-called third-world country.
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Reading twitter these days has only reinforced that notion.
Although now I'm thinking maybe it's the generation above Gen-Z that would benefit most from this education.
Reading twitter these days has only reinforced that notion.
Although now I'm thinking maybe it's the generation above Gen-Z that would benefit most from this education.
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Living with limited means stimulates your creativity, you are able to deal with temporary discomfort and hardship better.
Living in 3rd world countries would also dim the rising tide of racism. I stayed "dim" not erase.
Living with limited means stimulates your creativity, you are able to deal with temporary discomfort and hardship better.
Living in 3rd world countries would also dim the rising tide of racism. I stayed "dim" not erase.
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Do you know how annoying it is to read about people not finding their "usual brand" of a certain food? Or whine about a few cents more on fuel, while talking about lattes and gulping down pizzas and burgers?
Do you know how annoying it is to read about people not finding their "usual brand" of a certain food? Or whine about a few cents more on fuel, while talking about lattes and gulping down pizzas and burgers?
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If there isn't such a thing as first-world privilege there should be.
And don't even get me started on the amount of food such countries waste. Silly rules about not eating "left overs".
If there isn't such a thing as first-world privilege there should be.
And don't even get me started on the amount of food such countries waste. Silly rules about not eating "left overs".
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I've lived in haiti for the past 30 years... so reality check
Mostly there are 3 or 4 brands of any given food when one's out of stock you pick your next favorite and they are out of stock OFTEN.
I've lived in haiti for the past 30 years... so reality check
Mostly there are 3 or 4 brands of any given food when one's out of stock you pick your next favorite and they are out of stock OFTEN.
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There are less than 10 dialysis machines for the whole country.
Often there are fuel shortages, we do car pools or we "gasp" walk or take public transport the horror!
There are less than 10 dialysis machines for the whole country.
Often there are fuel shortages, we do car pools or we "gasp" walk or take public transport the horror!
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Electricity is so scarce, people cheer when the neighborhood lights up.
Most people except for the fairly rich, don't even have an air conditioner and we live in the Caribbean it's hot and stifling.
Electricity is so scarce, people cheer when the neighborhood lights up.
Most people except for the fairly rich, don't even have an air conditioner and we live in the Caribbean it's hot and stifling.
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Laundry is still done by hand!
Pizzas and burgers are a luxury! they sell for 10 to 30$ US!
Steaks are a whopping 50$ in restaurants!
Meds are more affordable though
Laundry is still done by hand!
Pizzas and burgers are a luxury! they sell for 10 to 30$ US!
Steaks are a whopping 50$ in restaurants!
Meds are more affordable though
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Most people make less than 2$ a day.
Schools are expensive most are private because the government can't afford to up the public schools.
One school asks for 2,500$ US as a fee to put the name of your kid down for the school. (not classes)
Most people make less than 2$ a day.
Schools are expensive most are private because the government can't afford to up the public schools.
One school asks for 2,500$ US as a fee to put the name of your kid down for the school. (not classes)
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I'm considered "middle class" I make 1,000$ a month that's 12,000 a year.
School is around $300 a month. Rent another $300. I don't even count utilities.
I'm considered "middle class" I make 1,000$ a month that's 12,000 a year.
School is around $300 a month. Rent another $300. I don't even count utilities.
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So please stop whining about your temporary inflation of cents on a gallon of fuel or the lack of your favorite brand as children are being blown to pieces in war-torn regions.
Appreciate what you got.
Yes you may experience some discomfort this year... but it shall pass.
So please stop whining about your temporary inflation of cents on a gallon of fuel or the lack of your favorite brand as children are being blown to pieces in war-torn regions.
Appreciate what you got.
Yes you may experience some discomfort this year... but it shall pass.
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