Evelyn Zapata has been elected Campus Cutie this week not only because of her good looks inside and out but because of her contributions as a woman to this school as well. She is definitely a woman of character and ambition and rightfully deserved this nomination. Get to know her better and her story below:
Name: Evelyn Zapata
Age: 21
Hometown: Miami
Major: English and Art history
Involvements: Historian for National organization for women at FIU and a member of the English honors society
What would you want to pursue after you graduate with your bachelor’s degree?:
I will pursue a masters in library science to be an Art Librarian
What specifically about being an art librarian interested you in going that route?:
I’m interested in working in an art museum as an art librarian. I want to help people get the most of their experience and educating others about art work and serving others by placing each piece in a historical context and allowing them to appreciate art in a new way.
Was there a specific piece of art that sparked up your interest within the art world or a specific era?:
Impressionism really started my love for art because at the time each piece was so radical and completely changed the direction art was going and yet at the same time the colors and new techniques created something so beautiful that we can still appreciate today.
What is your biggest accomplishment as a FIU student?:
I guess my biggest accomplishment would be that I am pursuing two majors of what I’m really passionate about, helped curate an art exhibition with my Aesthetics and values class and I have even been on the dean’s list.
Do you have any words of advice to your fellow collegiettes?:
Some advice would be to never limit yourself because this is the youngest you will ever be and seek new opportunities. Dye your hair a crazy color, travel and have fun!
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