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14 Reasons Why We All Want To Be Olivia Pope, Shondaland's Most Underrated Leading Lady

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14 Reasons Why We All Want To Be Olivia Pope, Shondaland's Most Underrated Leading Lady

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She's powerful

Every one in D.C. knows the name and so should you.

She's intelligent

She has her law degree and knows how to use it.

She's beautiful

Even Tom Larsen knows that she's the face that launched a thousand ships.

She cares about justice

She knows how to fight for what's right and to top it off, she's always looking good while doing it.

She has some of the hottest male suitors

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I mean one of them is the President of the United States, talk about a power turn on.

She fights for what she believes in

She will not stop until whatever is needed is done.

She's strong

She has been through hell and back and will not stop until she gets what she wants and that she deserves.

She is independent

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Fitz may chase her but she never has "needed" a man.

She lives an exciting life

Who wouldn't want to rub elbows with the who's who of politics.

She's fashionable

Just look at the outfits she works in on the daily

She doesn't let her past stop her

Her mom may be a terrorist and her father may have been commander for a terrible organization but she doesn't let that hinder her work.

She takes care of people she loves

She goes above and beyond for her team at Olivia Pope and Associates and for her friends in general

She loves popcorn and wine

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I mean she loves the finest of the fine wines which already makes her awesome.

She loves to have fun

She loves to dance and lay out on the beach

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Honestly, she's the most underrated Shondaland character.

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She's powerful

She's intelligent

She's beautiful

She cares about justice

She has some of the hottest male suitors

She fights for what she believes in

She's strong

She is independent

She lives an exciting life

She's fashionable

She doesn't let her past stop her

She takes care of people she loves

She loves popcorn and wine

She loves to have fun

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An open letter to the good-hearted people.

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

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