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 ▾
2 Easy Smoothie Recipes With Staple Food Items
Ever get the I-wish-I-could-make-a-smoothie blues when you want a refreshing drink after a hot summer day or after a workout but you don’t have the right ingredients? Well you do, most of the time you...
3 Reasons Why Greek Yogurt Is Superior To Regular Yogurt
Greek yogurt has become a popular item on the college girl nutrition radar, and for good reason. Studies have been cropping up everywhere arguing that it is better for you than traditional yogurt, and if...
4 Essential Vitamins That Women Should Eat Every Day
Remember those Flintstones vitamins we all used to covet as a kid? Well, it’s time to get back to our roots. Though our form of vitamins may have matured, our need to get the right...
5 Summer Makeup Tips You Have To Try
Sure, while the summer season boasts great weather, fun events, and time off from our usual routines, summer has one kryptonite flaw: less than ideal conditions for keeping makeup looking fresh. The sun can wreak...
5 Ways To Grocery Shop More Productively
As college girls, it’s about that time where we have to be responsible for ourselves when it comes to grocery shopping. Being healthy and following a healthy diet makes grocery shopping a make-or-break mission, and...
How To… Make Independence Day Berry Cups
With Independence Day being less than a month away, the season for picnics, cookouts, and barbecues are finally upon us. Whether you’re planning a social event for the holiday or simply looking to get festive...
How To… Make Microwavable Banana S’Mores
If you’re a summer campfire kind of girl, or you at least enjoy making a good plate of S’Mores over the stove top or in the microwave, spice up your classic recipe by adding bananas!...
4 Easy Ways To Give Your Hair More Volume
Who doesn’t love Cosmo cover girl hair? It has everything a girl wants in her own hair – bounce, shine, and volume. A good shampoo or hair mask used in regular routine can achieve the...
5 Reasons Why Having A Workout Buddy Will Boost Your Workout
Sure, you may not be looking your best while sweating your way to a healthier you and it may be harder to catch up with a friend while you’re out of breath, but isn’t sweating...
How To… Make The Perfect Summer Fish Bowl Drink
As college girls, we may have encountered a fish bowl or two… and hopefully remembered the tale. But regardless, fish bowls make the perfect summer drink because they’re refreshingly sweet and can be shared with...
4 Great Summer Shades
When it comes to summer we’ve talked sun dresses, nail polish, and just about every other essential accessory known to woman – except one. Sunglasses! What would summer be without a cool pair of shades...
Summer Resolution: Reasons You Should Run
Though there are a million ways to be active this summer, why not try a familiar fallback: the morning run? While it can be too hot to run any other time but morning or sunset,...
How To… Make Your Own Canvas Photo Print
Great for dorm rooms, first apartments, greek houses, or any other college housing, canvas photo prints are a beautiful and creative way to make art out of your favorite photographs. And it can be done...
How To… Make A Tie-Dye Rainbow Cake
If you’re a foodie or you’ve been on any new cooking blogs you may have noticed a surge in “rainbow” baking. Rainbow cakes are regular white cakes prepared with a special food dye technique that...
Easy Ways To Accessorize Your Summer Dresses
Summer is finally upon us – the season of sun, beaches, sangria, fun, and of course summer dresses. No need to go out and get new sun dresses, or fall victim to the “I hate...
4 Things I’ve Learned From “Real Housewives Of Orange County”
At one point or another, whether you would like to admit your guilty pleasures or not, you may have come across the show Real Housewives of Orange County on the Bravo TV network. Well, I...
Great Makeup Tips To Avoid Eyeshadow Creasing
The arch enemy of all great nights out: the eyeshadow crease. Not a good look, on anyone. Read on for solutions to tame your eye makeup without look cakey, and enjoy your perfect night with...