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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USF chapter.

What year are you?

“I am a 3rd year.”

What is your major?

“Biology.”

What is your hometown?

“Bayamon, Puerto Rico.”

What do you love most about USF and Tampa?

“I love that it feels like home. I’ve been living in the Tampa area since I was 12 and I’ve never felt the homey feeling that I’ve felt at USF. Everyone is so open and kind. It’s amazing.”

What are some of your future plans?

“I’d love to become a doctor some day. My ultimate goal is to be OB/GYN but who knows, it might change in the future.”

What are some of your interests or hobbies?

“I like to read and spend chill days at home.”

Fun fact about you?

“I’m obsessed with Dunkin Donuts iced coffee!”

What tips or advice would you tell your younger self about college so far?

“GET INVOLVED! I would tell my younger self to join clubs and go out to all the activities USF has to offer. Also not to stress too much about school and to enjoy it!” 

Lover of all things Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter and fashion. Junior. Mass Communication major. Disney Cast member. Aspiring writer.
Justine is a recent graduate of the University of South Florida. She received her B.A. in mass communcations in spring 2014. She was the 2013-2014 Campus Correspondent for Her Campus USF.She was also a News & Feature Writing Intern for College of Arts and Sciences and the Public Relations Campus Rep for Rent the Runway at USF. She is currently seeking agency experience and would love to someday work for a magazine, become a novelist, poet, editor, host of a Travel Channel show and much more.  She enjoys writing about fashion, beauty, art, literature, pop culture and student life. She spends most days listening to Lana del Rey, calming her nerves with various types of cheese, being sassy and trying to figure out when she can take a nap.Check out her website and portfolio here.She'd love you forever, if you followed her on Twitter @tinafigs_.Contact Justine regarding business inquires only at justinefigueroa@hercampus.com.