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.

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Reflection Journal: Using Your Eyes

I think that our eyes, or vision more specifically, is one of the things that we take for granted the most in our daily lives, even when we think we are taking in the beauty...
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Reflection Journal: Mindful Breathing

Confession: I haven’t kept a written journal in years. But my heart never forgets a single breath. I am now in my last semester of college, and needless to say this is a big time...
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4 Aromatherapy Oils To Keep At Your Desk

So we’ve made it past New Years, and now are spring semesters are underway. While you’re busy stocking up on supplies like books, pens, and notebooks, why not stock up on a few aromatherapy oils?...
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The Thighs and Buns Blaster Treadmill Workout

Get bored of running on the treadmill? Who doesn’t. But who gets bored of walking on one? This 45-minute workout is mostly walking and fast walking, but uses an incline to isolate your glutes and...
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How To… Bake The Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Unless you’re a “crispy cookie” type of person, this is the recipe for you. This recipe will make the fluffiest, softest chocolate chip cookies that will stay that way long after you bake. The secret?...
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Benefits Of Evening Primrose Oil

If one of your resolutions for 2013 is to get healthier, look no further than this new beauty and health supplement that doctors and scientists have been raving about: evening primrose oil. According to herbwisdom.com,...
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4 New Year’s Resolutions To Borrow This Year

By this point in the month we’ve already heard them all – losing weight, going to the gym more often, being more organized. 2013 does not have to be another one of “those” years. Spice...
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How To… Bake Mini Pizzas In A Cupcake Tin

As college girls, sometimes in our limited kitchens we need to make certain improvisations. For example, when you have a three-pot meal to make and you have one. Or, when you have your significant other...
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3 New Year’s Eve Traditions To Start This Year

The three most memorable parts of New Year’s: your dress, the drinks, and your midnight kiss. It’s been done. This New Year’s it’s time to start some traditions worth remembering! Whether you’re going out to...
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Happy Holidays From Every College Girl!

Wishing you a merry Christmas and and happy holidays from the editors at Every College Girl! What do you think? What are your holiday plans? Are you doing anything fun for New Year’s? Leave us...

ECG Last Minute Gift Guide: For Your Girlfriends

For most of us college girls finals cut in pretty close to the holidays, turning our shopping days into an all-out blitz with the rest of the last minute crowd. One way to avoid the...
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How To… Make Blue Velvet Hanukkah Cupcakes

Since we just did a post featuring a decadent Christmas dessert, it’s only right that Hanukkah gets a spotlight too! Blue velvet cupcakes are an innovative take on the red velvet phenomenon, and they will...
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How To… Make Christmas Muddy Buddies

With Christmas coming up in less than 10 days, now is the perfect time to start planning holiday festivities. If you’re going to a Christmas party, or just love Christmas-related party snacks, this is the...
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Best Ways To Remedy Dry Skin

We’re nearly half way into December, and it’s only getting colder from here on out. What does that mean for us? Our fight against dry skin! What is more of a moment-ruiner than cuddling up...
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How To… Make a Christmas Cocktail: Sugar Cookie Martini

Sure, Christmas movies are great and all, and can really get you into the Christmas mood… but so can a little Christmas cocktail! If you’re not a fan of minty drinks, this sugar cookie martini...
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20+ Uses For Coconut Oil To Add To Your Beauty Routine and Health Maintenance

So I just so happen to be sitting here with my hair tied up, soaking in some organic coconut oil that I picked up from Whole Foods for about $7! I did some beauty treatments...
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How To… Make Santa Hat Cupcakes

Three words really sum it up: ‘Tis the season. As we approach the holiday season, filled with delights, gifting, receiving, and loving, add a little extra sweetness to the holidays with these Santa hat cupcakes....
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The “Pretty Little Liars” Workout, Burn Calories While Watching Your Favorite Show

Whether or not you are willing to admit it, Pretty Little Liars is one of those addicting shows that take us back to high school while still keep us wanting more. If anything, just watch...