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Aja Alvarez

Scranton '28

Hi! My name is Aja, and I’m currently a sophomore at the U. I’m an occupational therapy major, and I plan on going the doctorate route. My hobbies include thrifting, lifting weights, hanging out with friends, and lounging.
I joined Her Campus because I’m incredibly passionate about personal journalism, and I would love if people felt comfortable cracking into my experiences as a young adult so far. Everyone needs support, ideas, and inspiration from others every once in a while, so to know that I may be of any help is truly an honor.
Creativity is such a vital trait to have as a writer, which is why becoming vulnerable with the audience is pivotal since, at least for me, my creative outlet comes from a deep place in my heart. I would call myself an empath because I truly feel my and others’ emotions to my core, which may make me emotional, but I would rather be self-aware than numb to the world around me.
Overall, life is a gift and depth is a virtue. To have these things in the palm of our hands is a waste not to use in the world, but also to stop caring so much about what others think is a blessing in disguise.