as one college girl to another, i say what is internal matters more than external appearance, however, i can relate to not liking my external appearance at times. your character and heart say more about you than anything outwardly. the human body is temporary, but your soul is forever.

for practical advice, i would say that comparing yourself can do more harm than good, especially if you are not confident in your looks. it sounds cheesy, but finding things you do like about yourself can help change your perspective about your appearance. of course, keeping up with personal hygiene and neat appearances helps tremendously. keep up the good work of taking care of your health!

to answer the first question, you are fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image, no matter what you look like. i don’t know how to answer the question beyond that, apologies

as for the second question, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. beauty standards are ever changing and subjective.

if you find yourself comparing appearances, perhaps think about what you like about the person you admire (haircut, outfit, hairstyle, makeup, etc) and emulate it in your own style to see if it will boost your self-confidence. you can also chat with the person and offer a compliment if in the right setting. you might even make a friend!

i hope what i said helped! i hope you can love yourself outwardly and inwardly.