Amanda Jolie Torres Maldonado is an editor at the Her Campus at UPRM chapter. She is a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. She is a biology major with a special interest in nutrition and dietetics. As a freshman at the university and new chapter member, she is eager to prove herself and cultivate a diverse set of skills.
From a young age, she had an interest in literature. Reading “Charlotte’s Web” at ten years old was a formative part of her reading journey, turning interest into deep appreciation. During her high school years, she was an active member of her school’s library assistants club, furthering her esteem for books. This period of time introduced her to what would soon become her favorites, such as Jane Austen’s “Persuasion,” Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” trilogy, and Jennifer Niven’s “All the Bright Places.”
Other than very meticulous book tracking, various other things occupy her free time. Perusing her Pinterest home page for fashion inspiration, rewatching “Criminal Minds,” listening to the latest pop girls’ music release or worrying about her pets fill the gaps in between her studying and reading. Overall, she is a young woman of promise hoping to connect with others in meaningful and intentional ways.
