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" As if we weren&amp;#039;t jealous enough of Miss Teen USA, Danielle Doty gave us even more reason to be totally obsessed. As her 2011 reign ends she spilled to Seventeen her best teen advice, her future college plans, and what it&amp;#039;s really like to be pageant royalty!  Seventeen: What&amp;#039;s changed since you were crowned Miss Teen USA 2011?  Danielle Doty:  1.) My confidence level. I am not afraid to be myself and give advice to others. 2.) My public speaking skills. This experience will help me pursue my goals of becoming a broadcast journalist. I was able to use my voice for many causes and even gave a DARE graduation speech recently.  3.) My personal style. Thanks to our MUO stylist, my wardrobe is more colorful and daring. I am not afraid to try new things. 17: What is some advice you can give to Seventeen readers?  Danielle: 1) Teens should realize that they are not alone when it comes to peer-pressure. It is important to be strong and speak out. 2) Never dream too small. If you want something, go for it\u2014the outcome may not always be what you were hoping for, but by not trying you will never know!   3) Be yourself because everyone else is already taken. That is what makes you, you. 17: You&amp;#039;re attending Texas Christian University next fall, what are you most excited for in college?  Danielle:  1) Pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism.  2) Attending college sporting events and showing some school spirit! 3) Sorority life. I am not positive if this is something for me, but I am definitely excited to try it out and pledge. Will you follow Danielle&amp;#039;s advice? What do you think of Danielle&amp;#039;s experience? Let us know in the comments!  Click here for more Miss Teen USA exclusives!  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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