As I reflect on my growth in the competency area of Personal and Ethical Foundations, the artifact that best represents this growth is a demonstration of my progress in prioritizing my health. In college, it was easier to balance my wellness with my studies and campus involvement because I participated in extracurricular dance, and because I had dining hall staff who cooked my food each day. After college, I learned to provide my own food and exercise schedule. Today, I integrate 1-2 Zumba classes and one workout with weights into each week. I do my best to cook at home instead of eating out. In winter 2019, I learned new cooking techniques to create healthier at-home versions of restaurant favorites. These things require significant time investments and daily discipline.

This artifact is a picture of my Zumba class. I take ‘Froca Fitness at The Dance Complex in Cambridge. ‘Froca is a fusion of Afro-Caribbean dance and cardio aerobics. The social media trend of #SweatySelfies, which our class embraces, is an excellent weekly reminder of all the fun my friends and I have while we dance together.