Hiking adventures in Macau: walking up the city’s highest peaks

During the Christmas holiday, I once again walked all the way to the top of the 158.2-metre Big Taipa Hill (Taipa Grande) before walking to the top of Macau’s highest hill for the first time, the 170.6-metre Coloane Hill (Coloane Alto). This hobby, called hiking or hillwalking, does not simply mean walking up stairs and slopes to me, but a chance to view Macau’s urban landscape and, perhaps more importantly, appreciate its largely conserved countryside.How it became a hobbyA few years ago,

February 5, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Pui Ching F4 students give their take on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

After reading about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during class, Form 4 students from Pui Ching Middle School have written short reflective essays to express their feelings about the issue. From hoping for a peaceful solution to looking at the matter from another perspective, the students have put their views on paper to shine a light on the unresolved issue.Reflections on Israel-Hamas War: the devastating consequences and the quest for peaceMarco KaIn China, war may seem distant, but I

January 29, 2024 | BY admin

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Can money buy happiness?

Jennevive Christane Geronimo Revillas, F5 student, Saint John de Brito School (English Section)        Why do so many people think that having money makes us happy? In my opinion, money doesn’t make us happy. We can buy the things we want with money, but not the things we actually need. This is because money allows us to have comfort and security by allowing us to purchase things we desire, but it does not provide us with the non-material comfort and security from

January 22, 2024 | BY admin

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Can money buy happiness?

Cassandra Collene Adarlo, F5, Saint John de Brito School (English Section)        Money is often seen as the key to happiness. With financial resources, people can live more comfortable lives, obtain the possessions they desire, and experience moments of pleasure. However, can money truly bring happiness? The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. While it is true that money can contribute to happiness to some extent, it does not guarantee long-lasting happiness.One of the

January 22, 2024 | BY admin

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Perseverance: the key to success

 “Rome was not built in a day”. Many have heard this famous saying regarding perseverance but cannot live the example of this phrase in their daily lives. Why is that? Why is it so difficult for us to strive to obtain perseverance? Most individuals are distracted by their leisure lifestyles and cannot comprehend the idea of perseverance. This in turn has led to a negative impact on society. By focusing more on their respective lifestyles of pleasure, effects such as laziness and

December 18, 2023 | BY Jaden Jude Justinian Ravindran, USJ Student

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Today’s AI technology

I am very surprised that the world I live in moves very fast. Every minute, every hour, and every day, I always find something new. When I look back to what my life was like in the past and compare it to the present, I see many changes, especially in technology. Our technology advances day by day. These changes and advances are made by human beings. And with our knowledge and intelligence, we try to create something new.Nowadays, we are living in an easy era. An era where everything becomes

December 18, 2023 | BY Rolindo Tilman Moniz

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NGOH M SIK GONG GUANGDONG WA (I do not speak Chinese)

Jana Quejano, USJ Student        “Ngoh m sik gong Guangdong wa” is the only thing I can say perfectly in Cantonese, which translates to “I do not speak Cantonese”. One day I hope I can say something more than that. Every day in our lives, we communicate with people, whether they are someone we know or not. But it must be difficult to fathom moving to a place where the language is different, to attend a school where students and teachers have different nationalities

December 4, 2023 | BY admin

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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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