Shermine Shahrivar: German model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Europe

On the outside looking in, the world of beauty pageants can feel daunting to try to enter into. However, with proper preparation and consistency, the benefits that beauty pageants have to offer are well worth the effort. Beauty pageants can be a great way to gain self confidence, discipline, tenacity, and be a great chance to earn prize money and scholarship opportunities.