University Writing Program

Pellets of sweat are dripping down her face. Her lips tremble as tears slowly roll down her cheeks. Hearing the tick and clash of the sewing machine against the fabric, she cannot breathe properly. She inhales dangerous chemicals and fabric dust and is paid below the United States minimum wage. This working environment is the unfortunate reality for many garment workers in countries including India, China, and Bangladesh. Due to a lack of government regulation, workers are poorly paid and routinely work over eight hours a day. Many of them are children.

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Castles, high mountains, and large forests may sound like images straight from a fairy tale. However, these elements can be found right in the country of Wales, a part of the United Kingdom. “Wales” might ring a bell when Americans hear about Ryan Reynolds and the Wrexham soccer team, but most don’t know about its historical places, rich language, and wild landscapes.

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