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… Make Easy Apple Pie Bites

Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little apple pie. Delight guests at the next holiday party you attend with these delicious apple pie bites, and fool them all into...
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5 Deadliest Beauty Sins

As college girls we often think we’re all beauty gurus – we’ve had years of makeup experiments under our belts, and we’ve picked up a lot of great tricks here and there that are worthy...
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How To… Make A Peppermint Bark Martini

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas – why not toast to the approaching Christmas month with a festive peppermint bark martini? It’s always Christmas somewhere. This is also perfect for a Christmas...
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4 Foods You Should Avoid To Denounce Animal Cruelty

As an animal lover, regardless of where you see yourself on the scale from dog-cuddler to the woman from PETA who through flour all over Kim Kardashian, there are some foods that can easily be...
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How To… Make Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles

Even though it is getting colder it’s never too late to enjoy a frozen treat! Channel those summer days and enjoy a cold Popsicle in the comfort of your own home. Read on for a...
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Post-Thanksgiving Full Body Burn CrossFit-Style Workout

If you’re looking for a post-Thanksgiving workout, look no further than this CrossFit-inspired holiday workout. All you need is a stopwatch, something long and about mid-shin height to jump over. For this you can try...
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5 Tricks To Have A Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has so many positive aspects to it: being with family, exuding gratefulness and appreciation for the big and little things in your life, and having a great meal with greater company. The downsides? Eating...
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How To Make… The Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Bites

While it is often a hotly debated topic, dessert is by far one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you are making your own dinner or you want to bring a dish to...
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4 Ways To Help Your Man Ditch Stress

Here at ECG we’ve given you lots of ways to fight stress. But what about your man? As women who are in tune with our emotions as well as those of loved ones around us,...
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How To… Make Banana Bread With 4 Ingredients

This could easily be the easiest banana bread you’ll make in your life. Four ingredients, manageable instructions, and it’s delicious too! Instead of throwing away your overripe bananas, why not turn them into something yummy...
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A Full Body Workout For All Fitness Levels

If you have a limited amount of gym time but want to get everything you can out of your workout, look no further for this full body routine! Here’s how it works: pick your skill...
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How To… Bake Blueberry and Raspberry Oatmeal

This baked blueberry and raspberry oatmeal recipe is the gift that keeps on giving – if you bake it once, at six servings it will be a great pre-made breakfast for the rest of the...
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3 Ways To Relieve Stress In Under An Hour

When it comes to stress… it’s just that time of the semester. Instead of letting it drag out and consume even a second more of your life, kick stress to the curb by trying the...
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4 Universal College Girl Phobias

Not to say that we all suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, but there are some phobias and paranoia that college girls seem to universally share. They usually all grip us when we are alone or...
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How To… Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, Perfect For Thanksgiving Morning

If you want to use up all of that pumpkin flavor you have stocked up on this fall, or make something delicious for your loved ones on Thanksgiving morning to get into the holiday spirit,...
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4 Apps That Can Help You Meditate

If you’re a campus yogi, this post is for you. It is also for everyone else who may be looking to learn how to meditate, or learn how to incorporate meditation into your daily routine....
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How To… Make Your Own Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt, With 4 Ingredients

You might as well over-indulge in anything pumpkin while it’s still socially acceptable to do so! In appreciation of that sentiment, look no further than this recipe for pumpkin frozen yogurt, which you can achieve...
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Top 5 November Beauty Picks From The Editor

It’s a new month, almost a new season, and in that spirit I decided to go for some new beauty products. Read on for my top five favorite beauty products for this month! FYI: not...