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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How To… Eat More Without Weighing More

Yes, you read that right. While I have to concede that your own metabolism level plays a huge factor in this, it is still not impossible to eat more of what you want without suffering...
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How To… Make Homemade Apple Chips, The Perfect Healthy Snack

Apple chips are great because they’re sweet, crunchy, and a healthy take on chips! Because they’re baked and not fried, apple chips made at home are even healthier than the ones you can buy at...
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Summer Fashion Preview: Statement Colors

If you’re a forward thinker like me and summer is already on your mind, get your fix with a fashion preview of the season’s hottest new color trends. Think bright and bold, don’t be afraid...
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Top 5 Cardio Exercises

Cardio: the universal love/hate relationship that we all share. While we all love the results, feeling healthy, and doing something good for our bodies, it can become monotonous quickly. And when boredom turns into a...
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3 Amazingly Delicious Spring Cocktails

Regardless of the occasion, be it a party or a casual catch up session with a friend, Spring cocktails are the perfect way to ring in the season. So if you’re 21 and you want...
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How To… Make The Perfect Antioxidant Smoothie

Whether you’ve been on a health kick lately, you want to start on one, or you’re just looking for a yummy and healthy smoothie recipe, look no further than this green machine. The smoothie, made...
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4 Beautiful Spring Makeup Essentials

Bright neons, silver and white accents, pastels… need I say more? Spring makeup is light and fun, but still loaded with pops of color and a little fierceness. If you’re not sick of the cat...
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4 Amazing Butt Exercises For Bikini Season

When girls start talking about hitting the gym to get beach ready it’s usually abs abs abs. But what if we’ve been neglecting one of the most important areas to exercise – an area that...
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How To… Make A No Bake Nutella Cheesecake

Now that it’s almost time for finals and classes are wrapping up, your stress levels may be slowly on the rise. Fight back! Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. And the perfect end of the semester...
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Best Ways To Give And Show Love… To Yourself

With finals coming up and the last few weeks of the semester closing in on us, it can be easy to lose ourselves in the midst of it all… the papers, exams, and planning. But...
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How To… Make An Easy Fondue Date Night

Let me set the scene… you want to treat your man to a fun date, something different and unique, but you’re not sure what to cook, you don’t want to break the bank, he wants...
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How To… Get Ready Faster In The Morning

As college girls, we’re no strangers to that Friday morning rush to class. Or some weeks it’s the every day rush to class. But regardless, these quick tips streamline your morning routine to get you...
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How To… Find Your Perfect Swimsuit

‘Tis the season… for swimwear. Well, almost! But it’s never to early to start looking for your new favorite go-to bikini for the summer months. What better motivator to get us through the last month...
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4 Ways To Get Longer Eyelashes

Sure, a little mascara can go a long way. But like all makeup, it only acts as a means to enhance what you’ve already got. So why not take your lashes up a notch and...
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Soffe: The Perfect Wardrobe Staple From High School To College

Think back to every gym bag, beach bag, and sleepover bag you’ve ever packed. Before you start stressing out all over again, remember that one item that you couldn’t go without for any occasion that...
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How To… Get Better Sleep

As college girls, we know how crucial sleep can be. It makes a different in almost every aspect of our lives, not to mention our overall health and well being. But sleep can be hard...
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5 Amazingly Unique Vase Fillers

As college girls we know how important the aesthetic of our space is. College is naturally disposed to promote anti-space: communal bathrooms, roommates everywhere, common rooms. So whatever space you can claim as truly your...
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The Perfect Eyeshadow Colors To Accentuate Your Eyes

It’s no secret that the eyes are what captivate and mesmerize, as well as stand out as the first part of us to be noticed. So why not make them stand out in all their...