Alexa M. Irizarry Vargas is a writer for the Her Campus chapter at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Originally from Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, she is currently in her fourth year pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering with an interest in Embedded Systems, along with a minor in Writing and Communication.
Alexa hopes to continue her education by pursuing graduate studies related to mechatronics and automotive engineering. Her long-term goal is to work in the automotive industry, combining her interests in technology, engineering, and cars. She is also interested in web development and hopes to continue growing as a writer alongside her engineering career.
Outside of academics, Alexa enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her love for cars began at a young age, inspired by her father, and eventually grew into a passion for motorsports. More recently, she has also become interested in LEGO, particularly collecting Formula 1 car sets. Writing has been part of her life since childhood and remains one of her favorite ways to express herself. One of her personal goals is to write and publish a book of her own someday. She also enjoys arts and crafts, finding creativity to be both an outlet and a source of peace.
With interests that range from engineering and motorsports to writing and creativity, Alexa looks forward to continuing to explore new opportunities and finding ways to bring those different parts of her life together.
The academic struggle and how failure doesn’t define you
Why Do Students Leave Puerto Rico to Study and Work in the United States?
Living in the Dark: Three Generations Reflect on Puerto Rico’s Electricity Crisis
The Impact of Music on Moods and Emotions
Modern Colonialism in Puerto Rico: Law 22 and Its Impact
The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Art of Noticing
Finals Without Burnout: How to Stay Sane While Studying