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Keeping in touch with your ambition

Aja Alvarez Student Contributor, University of Scranton
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

I feel like my past two articles have moreover been for the sake of bettering oneself in a fashion sense and physically, but how are you? Truly. Take some time to realize where you are right now in the present moment and breathe. Your opportunities in the present time at the U are unlimited, and someone somewhere is dying to be in your spot. I understand that burnout is so prevalent currently, right before fall break starts—however, you must keep pushing!

Here’s the thing: making sure you get enough sleep is so important, specifically 7-9 hours per night. It’s a huge factor in burnout: feeling exhausted before you start the day, then late-night studying to finish off your night; it’s a lose-lose scenario. Making sure to time manage before you start your day to set it up for success is one of the most important things you can do.

Also, working out, stretching, doing yoga, or some form of physical activity to keep your body moving is so important since your body is a temple. Remember to love your body in every stage of its being, it works! It’s a moving, functioning machine that needs food, rest, but most importantly, words of affirmation that may continue to leisure your body into the right state of mind.

In conclusion, taking the time to truly believe in yourself and your potential is so important, especially as a woman – we must fend for ourselves using our minds and our

gorgeous brains. Love all other women, regardless of who they are or what they believe in. And never EVER give up – you are strong, loved and passionate. That’s all, bye!

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.