Women Who Reign: Melanie Díaz Bonet

“Life is what you make it.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
I am a 20-year-old woman who loves the outdoors. I’m starting my 4th year of my bachelor’s in sciences with a concentration in industrial microbiology at the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo. I’ve been recently elected Interdisciplinary Vice President of the Legacy Professionals Association UPRA Chapter and as the Public Relations student of the Microbiology Students Chapter in Arecibo. I plan on graduating in May 2019 to continue with a master’s in public health in environmental.
Fun fact: I got bit by a spider a few days ago. Never say never.

Challenge you faced or crossroads in your life:
Recently I saw a documentary called The minimalist that talked about having less and doing more. This summer I’ve been trying hard to declutter my life and only keep what I need. We don’t notice how much we accumulate throughout the years. Things that don’t add value to our lives, thing that make us momentarily happy. I’m interested in a non-materialistic happiness. It is quite a challenge I’m facing now, sometimes letting go is not that easy but it’s a type of freedom I want to reach.