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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The Quiet Workout

So you finally have some internal push that is motivating you to workout… but your roommate is sleeping. Here is your solution: the quiet workout! This workout is equipment-free and minimizes sliding and jarring movements...
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The One-Room Workout, No Treadmill Necessary

If you have one space to workout, like a dorm room or your room off campus, and no treadmill… you’re not off the hook! You can do a full body workout without equipment, in whatever...

3 Ideas For Dorm Room Makeup Storage

When it comes to getting settled in your new dorm room, we all know that desk real estate can get tricky. Your desk takes on a lot of different identities throughout the week, and maybe...

Every College Girl’s 15 Back To College Essentials

This is a sponsored post for P&G, available at Walmart. Tailgating, football games, fall boots and unpacking your favorite college sweater: it’s almost time for a new year of college, and whether you’re an incoming...
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How To… Bake Your Own Donuts

… And not just any donuts. Banana donuts, drizzled in a brown butter glaze. The best part? It makes 10, and you don’t have to share. For your next early morning event, why get up...
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How To… Pair Food And Wine, From Appetizers To Dessert

Sure, everyone is allowed their wild indulgences for their 21st birthday. But what subtly screams “I’m over 21!” is in-depth alcohol knowledge, especially when it comes to wine and wine pairings. The next time you...
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Lunch Break Elliptical Workout

If your summer vacation means an internship, full-time position, or even a vacation where your workout time is tight, this half an hour elliptical workout is your workout made in heaven. It has all the...
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How To… Make Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

At a loss as to what to do with those ripe avocados sitting on your counter? Look no further than this recipe for baked avocado fries, which turns this delicious super food into a healthier...
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Four Exciting Ways To Shake Up Your Summer

What makes this summer different than all of your other summers, allowing it to stand out from the rest and really make a splash? Well, that’s up to you. Whether you’re looking for an instant...
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How To… Make Cheesy Sweet Potato Crisps

Sweet potatoes are being hailed as one of the healthiest foods you can grab – they’re packed with vitamin A and even vitamin C, and are a great low calorie option as compared to traditional...
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7 Summer Beauty Must-Haves

While wearing makeup in the summertime can be a divided issue amongst beauty gurus, when it comes to beauty makeup is just one color of the spectrum. Despite the glamorization of summer in the media,...
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How To… Make Your Own Granola Bars

Have you noticed the lack of pronounceable ingredients on the labels of store bought granola bars lately? If you haven’t, maybe you’ve at least glanced at the price. Neither are very appealing, especially when all...
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The Bikini-Ready Workout, No Gym Membership Required

Who says you need a pricey gym membership to slide on that bikini with ease? Even if you do belong to a gym, but you’re having one of “those” days and a gym commute just...
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Post-College Meditations From The Editor In Chief: Things I Wish I Had Known As A Freshman Girl

As of this past May 20th I am a Boston College alumna. This title comes in many forms: I’m no longer a student but a full-time member of the working world, I’m moving from the...
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6 Healthy Foods To Always Keep In Your Fridge

Let’s be honest, grocery shopping can be a bit daunting, and not just on Sundays. With all of the options and all of the treats staring back at you it can be difficult to make...
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What I Learned In College That Textbooks Didn’t Teach Me

As of yesterday I completed my finals, and now my senior year of college at Boston College is coming to a close. I wanted to give myself a day of reflection, and now, as always,...
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10 Movie Options For A Girl’s Night In

With finals coming up and all of your college besties about to scatter to the winds of their home towns, the time is ripe for a great girl’s night in before another year of college...
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How To… Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

So you’re in the mood to bake, but you’re faced with a dire dilemma: chocolate chip cookies, or cheesecake? With this recipe you don’t have to choose. Why not both? What you need (makes 24-36...