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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Caprese Appetizers

How To… Make Easy Mini Caprese Salad Appetizers

Who says chic-looking appetizers can’t be easy? Whether you’re hosting a social event or bringing a dish, these can be made last minute and wow guests without sacrificing too much time and effort. What you...
jet lag

Best Ways To Kick Jet Lag

It’s the season of travel – seeing beautiful places that you’ve never seen before, and exploring to your hearts content. Who has time for jet lag when you’re adventure bound? Read on for ways to...
quesadilla

How To… Make Chicken, Goat Cheese and Spinach Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a quick and delicious way to fill up, and they can be healthy too if you stick to grilling and using organic ingredients! Summer is the time for grilling, and this recipe is...
kisses

4 Cute Ways To Ask Your Crush Out

Who says you have to wait for him to make the first move? If you’re a bold girl who knows what she wants, it may be time to take charge and put yourself out there...
lemonade pie

How To… Make A Refreshing Lemonade Pie

We’re reaching the hotter months of the summer, and lemonade is an appropriate seasonal treat – why not try it in a new and unconventional way? A lemonade pie is a unique twist on a...
olympics

In Honor Of The 2012 Olympics, 20 Awesome Workout Quotes

You can’t escape the Olympics right now even if you wanted to, and the same goes for the workout and fitness frenzy surrounding the games and our favorite athletes. The games are great for workout...
peanut butter banana oat breakfast cookies

How To… Make Peanut Butter Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies, High Protein

Just because we’re college girls doesn’t mean we can’t have cookies for breakfast. Especially ones that are high in protein with no flour and are sweetened with bananas and applesauce instead of adding sugar… as...
post-workout snack

The Perfect Post-Workout Snacks For Any Workout

A healthy post-workout snack designed around the content of your workout can make or break your overall results. Just as much as you need to fuel your body, you need to replenish it. Read on...
generic makeup

Beauty On A Budget: 4 Beauty Essentials To Always Buy Generic

When it comes to makeup, college girls know how to splurge. But we also know how to be on a budget, and in that spirit we know that one easy way to do...
cupcake fondue

A New Party Favor: Cupcake Fondue

For a fun and delicious way to add a cute treat to your next party or social gathering, cupcake fondue is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while giving your guests a chance...
smile

How To… Meditate By Smiling

No matter what level of experience you have with meditation, a smiling meditation can uplift your mood, give you a sense of well being and overall wellness to carry you throughout the day, and bring...

4 Reasons To Delete Your Facebook And Never Look Back

Yes, I’m serious. There is nothing more liberating than cutting the ties that bind you to arguably the most addictive form of social media out there. Whether you have deleted your Facebook, are considering deleting...
cookie bowls

How To… Make Cookie Bowls

As college girls, sometimes we just don’t have time to do the dishes. So why not just eat them? Cookie bowls are edible dessert bowls made from regular cookie recipes with an innovative twist in...
childhood

5 Pieces Of Advice I Would Tell My Younger Self

“Picture yourself when you were five. In fact, dig out a photo of little you at that time and tape it to your mirror. How would you treat her, love her, feed her? How would...
detox

How To… Make Your Own Detox Vitamin Water

Don’t worry, no awful drink concoction that you have to drink all throughout the day here. This alternative to the typical “detox” drinks is a natural way to cleanse your system. This drink is also...
zucchini tots

How To… Cook A Healthy Alternative To Tater Tots: Zucchini Tots

The real question is, who doesn’t like tater tots? They’re great for late night, and for a hearty breakfast side. But they’re also not the healthiest choice. The good news is, there is an alternative...
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Innovative Ways To Stay In Shape In College

How about the freshman 0? Don’t worry about weight that you lose or gain, just worry about staying as healthy as you can in an often unhealthy environment. Staying in shape in college doesn’t have...
summer adventure

4 Simple Ways To Change Your Life This Summer

As we go forward through our college years, ours summers continually get shorter and busier as time goes by. But it’s still summer – it’s still your time! Why not do something with it, something...