She may be a blonde bombshell (well okay -- with black streaks), but  

SHAKIRA

  is not a ditz. Thanks to Walt Whitman, some painting, and a high IQ, this Latina crossover is transcending music boundaries. Get inspired to rise above yours, too!

Dreading your foreign language requirements? Or, putting off that literature assignment? It will help you in life -- just see how Shakira learned English in order to record her CD, Laundry Service.
"I used a rhyming dictionary in English, and voraciously read poetry from authors such as Walt Whitman."

Think you're not good enough for that college? Shakira's no stranger to self-esteem issues. So how did she up her esteem to radiate such an assured public presence?
"I went through a cycle of being insecure before I was able to get on with my life, live in my own skin, and go head first."

Feeling off balance? Get grounded with your faith, and yes -- your parents!
"My parents and Jesus Christ are my heroes. It is where my spirituality comes from. Everything I do is grounded in that."

Stressed to the max, and need an outlet? Get artistic and kick back.
"I'm not a good painter, but I'm able to amuse myself."

We told you she's smart... Shakira's IQ is 140 (the average is 100). Enough said.

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