Celebrities Are Just Like Us!

At Illinois State University we had a great privilege to have America Ferrera come and do a speech on diversity. I was so excited to see her and hear what she had to say on her life, how she ended up to where she is now, and how diversity plays an important role in her life. America began to discuss her dreams as a child to become an actress and how she would do whatever it took. She attended school like any other teenager and at the age of 18 was when she began to go to auditions. Acting was her passion but she also wanted to attend college to learn about fixing our environment which was her other passion in life. She began to explain how ignorant she felt not knowing all the issues going on in the world. She told us how one day she went to her professor’s office crying and told her professor that she feels she should give up her passion, which was acting, to become more involved in fixing the issues in our world. What her professor told her the characters she portrays in movies inspires people all over to make a difference in their own lives. Here at Illinois State I believe everyone has their own calling to make a difference in the world. By being apart of something can inspire others to want to make a difference in their own lives. America’s story inspires me to make a difference in my community.

Celebrities Are Just Like Us!

At Illinois State University we had a great privilege to have America Ferrera come and do a speech on diversity. I was so excited to see her and hear what she had to say on her life, how she ended up to where she is now, and how diversity plays an important role in her life. America began to discuss her dreams as a child to become an actress and how she would do whatever it took. She attended school like any other teenager and at the age of 18 was when she began to go to auditions. Acting was her passion but she also wanted to attend college to learn about fixing our environment which was her other passion in life. She began to explain how ignorant she felt not knowing all the issues going on in the world. She told us how one day she went to her professor’s office crying and told her professor that she feels she should give up her passion, which was acting, to become more involved in fixing the issues in our world. What her professor told her the characters she portrays in movies inspires people all over to make a difference in their own lives. Here at Illinois State I believe everyone has their own calling to make a difference in the world. By being apart of something can inspire others to want to make a difference in their own lives. America’s story inspires me to make a difference in my community.

There Is a Place For Everyone!

Being new to the college experience may not be easy. You have to get new friends, meet new teachers, and try to figure out where you fit in. Here at Illinios State University there are many clubs people can join if they want to get involved. For me, I am not the biggest sports fan and of course would not tell people that because they would think I am some kind of crazy person but since I get to blog about it, it’s okay right? Well anyways I have a desire for clothing and I found out that Illinios State has a club just for fashion. It is called the A.M.D.A Club, which are held on Wednesdays. When I first came to the meeting everyone was so welcoming and up beat. I sat in a room full of girls that I have never met before and it was great knowing they had the same interest as I do. The club is very interesting; we get to go to fashion shows, learn how to sew and create clothing, and do exciting fundraiser events! For example we are going to do a trick or treat for change, American Recycles Day, and also a Toms event. For those who don’t know what Toms are, it is a company that sells shoes and for every purchase Toms will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. The A.M.D.A club allows students to be creative, active, and meet new people. Even if you are not into the fashion thing at least look into joining a club and to get involved!