Hi! My name is Giselle, and I am a sophomore at UC Berkeley. I am super excited to join Her Campus this year because this organization is very reminiscent of my high school experience. Going to an all-girls high school in Los Angeles left a remarkable impression on me. The sisterhood I experienced with the beautiful people I befriended solidified my desire to find women-empowered spaces in college.
However, I underestimated how socially challenging the first-year of college was going to be. Although I made amazing, lifelong friends, I still yearned for a space where women unite to create change in different aspects of life, such as academics, politics, and healthcare. That is when I found Her Campus, and what made it even better was the fact that I could write freely (well, within certain limits) about my personal experiences and interests.
Writing has always been a pivotal part of my life. From writing about being Justin Bieber’s secret girlfriend to analyzing my favorite films, I find comfort in allowing others to find pleasure or support in my words. Although I don’t have professional experiences, the research courses I’ve taken have prepared me on how to properly cite sources and write eloquently. In addition to writing, I love to read, paint, draw, sleep, play volleyball, watch movies and tv shows, and listen to music while scrolling through Pinterest. One again, I’m excited to start this new chapter at Her Campus, and I can't wait to see what pieces I share with the world.
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