Introducing our “Fit for Summer” 2011 bloggers! These ladies will be taking at least 3 classes at Dancers Shape each week and documenting their journey about achieving THE dancer’s shape for the summer.Â
Ashley Meleen
Hello! My name is Ashley Meleen, and I am so excited to share my stories with y’all. To cover the basics, I’m a sophomore majoring in multimedia journalism, and I grew up in Austin. I’m not at all an exercise fanatic but I do love dance. I often choose naps or an episode of 30 Rock over a jog or a fitness class. Sometimes I choose the elevator, sometimes the stairs. But I’m on my way to changing that, one step at a time. (Get it? I also enjoy awful puns.)
Ami Hernandez
I am currently attending McCombs Business School for a degree in Marketing. I am very interested in both the music and fashion industry and hope to gain experience by working in both these industries one day. I am the youngest of four and all my family is from Puerto Rico, except me. I was born in Houston, Texas and have also lived in Colorado for five years. I enjoy singing, dancing, and drawing/painting. I have also become interested in photography lately and look forward to taking pictures at the exercise classes. With one more semester of school I plan to move from Round Rock to Austin. Lastly, I am a very health-conscious person who loves to exercise and trying new restaurants with my friends. Â
Sharon Tan
Hello readers! I’m Sharon, and I’m a senior at UT from Arlington, TX, majoring in Geography with a minor in French. In my free time I love riding my bike and volunteering with Texas Zephyrs, and recently I decided to run a 10K for the first time. I had fun training with my friends, ran it in my fastest time, and loved knowing I worked hard to reach a goal I set. How beautiful the world would be if everyone lived healthy lifestyles and took care of their bodies! Working toward having a “dancer’s shape” is the next challenge for me, and I’m excited to inspire you to become more active!Â
Naomi Kuo
My name is Naomi Kuo and I am from Friendswood, TX. I am 20 years old and am currently a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin studying English and Studio Art. My plan for now is to become an artist and/or writer, or possibly a literature guru. I am Taiwanese American and I am a Christian. I am involved in a student ministry called Epic Movement, which is the Asian American branch of Campus Crusade for Christ. My interests include reading, painting, drawing, knitting, sewing, singing, and anime. I also enjoy spending time outside and picking up recreational sports.
Fatima Reaz
Hey! First off I would like to say that I am very excited to be selected for this amazing opportunity. I was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan and recently moved to the US in august 2010, which is when I began my first semester at UT. Even though I had to move away from family and friends, it has been an absolutely amazing experience for me. I love exploring new things and keeping myself open to new, exciting and intellectual experiences. I am very social and find myself making friends easily. Even though, currently I am undeclared in the College of Natural Sciences, I hope to do something in the field of statistics or finance. I have a small family of five (that’s small for me!) and I love them dearly. I am also very close to all my friends and I believe that these people are reason enough for me to love life!
Liz Cocavessis – Her Campus Texas Publicity Associate
Hey ya’ll! I’m a third year student pursuing a double major in Marketing and Economics. Raised in a household filled with Greek heritage, I developed a love for food…ALL types of food. Upon entering The University of Texas, I immediately sought out new restaurants – Flip Happy Crepes, Chez Nous, Botticelli’s, and so forth. These food adventures have truly made my college experience more delicious (and memorable). To make things more exciting, I am an expert at snooping out the greatest deals around town. ? I never buy things full-price and I frequently visit thrift stores to discover unique findings. Who knows, maybe my next treasure will be a Kitchen Aid Free Standing Mixer (my dream kitchen appliance). Haha!