Anna Patrick
Anna, 25, is a Boston College alumna (class of 2013) with a degree in Communications and a minor in International Studies. She currently lives in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with her French Bulldog, and works as a Communications Associate for Patrick Kennedy's The Kennedy Forum.
Since starting her college career studying abroad in London for her first semester through Northeastern University, Anna spent the rest of her college years at BC from 2010-2013. Anna rode for the Boston College Equestrian Team and wrote for The Heights, the independent student newspaper of Boston College. After writing for the paper, a travel blog called Let's Go, and currently writing for her own personal blog, she loves writing everything from lifestyle and advice articles to mind/body/spirit pieces for the college girl and young adult demographic. When she's not writing or working, Anna also practices yoga and meditation regularly, and spends time with close friends and family.
Likes: writing, meditation, horses and horseback riding, yoga, philosophy, psychology, art, kickboxing, seeing the world, reading new things, trying new things, and adventure.
Dislikes: slow walkers, negativity, close-mindedness, and definitely blood, but mostly slow walkers.All posts by Anna Patrick ▾
Boy-Approved Recipes: Sauteed Italian Spiced Cod Over Fettucini Marinara
Confession: I’ve been doing a lot of legwork in the kitchen over this past year, using a trusty boy guinea pig, to master the fine art of College Girl Cooking. Like any cook, I’ve had...
Your Essential Questions Answered: New Age Wisdom For The College Girl
I spent a day tracking the most frequent subjects of thought that inundate the minds of other college girls and myself, and I came to the conclusion that they all mirror bigger life questions: Who...
4 Ways To Be The Best You: In The Morning
There you are, in the midst of an amazing dream, when suddenly you hear it – the dreaded blaring beep of your alarm. And there you find yourself, warm in your bed, thrown...
Why Being A Vegetarian Is Awesome
As someone who has been a vegetarian for her whole life, I am a walking testament to the fact that yes, you can survive without meat for more than a few hours. There have been...
Get Your Summer Hair Back In The Winter
Though we may be in the midst of the winter months, shiny, healthy, beautiful hair doesn’t have to hibernate. If you find yourself battling winter frizz and dullness, fight back with these tips to trick...
The Perfect Quick Cardio Workout
If you find yourself short on time, but you have a lunch break or even a long break between classes, all you need is 20 minutes to get a great interval cardio workout that will...
A Valentine’s Day Reminder From A College Girl
Dear fellow college girls, Whether you have a man in your life or not on this Valentine’s Day, please remember that there is one love that you should always honor this holiday: your own. Acknowledge...
Valentine’s Day Gifts Your Man Will Love
Remember ladies, Valentine’s Day isn’t all about us. Well, it kind of is, but it doesn’t have to be. Show your man how much you appreciate him for all of the things that make him...
7 Ways To Reconnect With Yourself Throughout The Day
Take a second and mentally run through everything you have to do in the next hour. At any point did you think about checking in with yourself, or did you run through a laundry list...
Advice From Your Mom That You Should Take
Marion C. Garretty once wrote, “Mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” But when it comes to the real, everyday advice from Mom, impossible is...
Things Every Girl Can Master This Year
There are many reasons to get excited about the start of a new year, the first being that another year gone by means we are another year wiser and more independent, and as college girls,...
4 Things To Do In London The Guidebooks Don’t Tell You
When you think of London, it’s hard not to be swept away by the thought of dimly lit pubs, charming accents, the patriotism surrounding the royal family, and Harry Potter. But the truth is that...
How To… Meditate
No matter what college throws at you, you always have one thing that you can rely on, which can bring you a great sense of internal peace – yourself. With a demanding course load and...
Reasons To Love Guys With Tattoos
What do Johnny Depp, David Beckham, and Colin Farrell all have in common? Ink. But if you immediately thought of their rugged good looks you’re not wrong there either, and we beg the question as...