Makena is the Style Section Editor, a National Feature Writer and former Editorial Intern at Her Campus. She is a sophomore at Marist College majoring in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Graphic Design. One day she hopes to put her writing skills to work at a magazine or women's publication.
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“What I’ve learned is that as long as I ask for help, I will always find a way to make my dreams a reality. I think that’s the biggest thing. You can’t be on this journey alone. You have to get support and you have to get help.”
You can wear something other than a simple sundress.
Perfect to read on a warm, sunny beach.
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Say no to ramen and yes to healthy, homemade meals.
Small and simple, but just enough to make a statement.
Life experiences are just as (if not more) important than career experiences.
“For me, I just love to have fun and let loose, and that could mean that we’re at a dive bar or we’re at one of the coolest parties in the city—it doesn’t matter. It’s just about being with the people that you love and having fun.”
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It’s so egg-hausting keeping up with all of the gossip.
But honestly, getting paid in cookies doesn't sound too bad.
TBD on whether or not it’ll be too creepy to watch.
Winter weather might be terrible, but that doesn’t mean your style has to suffer.
When the cold weather rolls in and the holiday season comes around, all you really want to do is curl up in bed with a mug of hot chocolate...
It may not be what she originally wanted, but we can’t see it any other way.
There’s no Jane and Rafael in this one.
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Don't watch these with your parents.
Bikini Bottom won't be the same.
Here’s how to keep your skin healthy during the harshest months of the year.
Eight million metric tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year. Cut down your contribution by cutting out plastic straws.
Being left on read is the worst.
