UF Students Spread Body Positivity

Love Your Body Day   


Self love and body positivity is spread among UF students who are invited to participate in the fifth annual "Love Your Body" day held by online magazine HerCampus.

A mirror was propped against a wall and students were encouraged to look at their reflection and write their favorite feature about themselves.

Editor in chief of the magazine, Darcy Schild, said her originality is something she values.
"I wrote my creativity. My creativity is something important of who I am."
To learn more about HerCampus at UF follow the link: http://www.hercampus.com/school/ufl

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