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Spotlight: Amanda Morales
Spotlight: Amanda Morales
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSD chapter.

Major: Communications

Year: Junior/Transfer

Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Campus Involvement: Member of Sigma Kappa sorority and Her Campus UCSD

What are your interests or something you are passionate about?

I love to go on hikes, especially by the beach, and just chilling at the beach in general. I also enjoy yoga, cooking, spending time with my family and watching crime documentaries!

Do you have role models?

My biggest role models are my dad and grandparents. I strive to work as hard as them and to always be grateful for the small things in life like they are.

What is your favorite spot in Palos Verdes?

There are several coves that I like to visit with friends, family or my boyfriend that are all so beautiful! We’ll either walk down to the water, have a picnic at the top overlooking the ocean, or just drive by!

A fun fact about you?

I come from a huge Italian family so, that being said, I am the first of 16 first cousins! 

Favorite food?

Italian, sushi, Thai, Peruvian

Amanda Morales was raised in Marin County, California; a small county right across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Growing up in NorCal, she knew that she always wanted to experience the Southern California lifestyle and eventually move there for college. She achieved that goal and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Communication at the University of California, San Diego. Her interests include health, fitness, beauty, fashion, dance, writing and music.