Protests are picking up steam here in Chile. The next two days many people are going on strike for education. It is the anniversary of the 1973 strike. Some of my university is now closed. Students are not going to class. There is a chance more parts could be affected. Brian, my new roommate, actually got transferred to Vina del Mar because his school is closed because of the protests. I'm going with another OU student tomorrow to a "marcha" in Valparaiso. It is pretty dangerous, but I really want to go. They have used tear gas and rubber bullets, but hopefully I will be able to stay in the safe area.
I am fascinated by the mentality of the students. They really are not giving in! It has been going on since the day I arrived. Chileans are split how they view them. Some think they are just protesting to protest, and others very passionately support the movement. It seems like a classic democrat and republican split. You either like Pres. Sebastian Pinera or think he is the devil. Hopefully, the protest tomorrow night will help be understand the mentality of the students and whether this is actually for a real cause, or just a bandwagon phenomenon. Nos vemos!
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