Meet Mónica Pérez: Returning CL intern

Name: Mónica Inés Pérez-Eguía

Position: Senior Social Media Intern

University: Soon to be a University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus Alumni and Suffolk University grad student

Major: BA in Communications, Public Relations & Advertising & soon MS in Integrated Marketing Communications

Organizational Involvement: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

Pets: A chocolate Lab named Godiva & a cockatiel called Nemo

Nickname: Moni and Monikin

Dream Job: Working PR and outreach in an environmental or animal rescue organization

 

Favorite color: Unfortunately I have never had a favorite color

Favorite candy: reese chocolate and nutella

Favorite movie: Too many! The notebook, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter Series (books also), The Hunger Games (books also)

Favorite cuisine: Puerto Rican home made food and anything plantain related

Favorite season: Spring! I love floral dresses

 

Coffee vs Tea: Coffee

PC vs Mac: Mac

Coke vs Pepsi: none! I am trying to be soda free!

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka dots

3 words to describe me: organizational freak, kinda weird, reliable

3 words to describe my style: boho, girly, sophisticated style

 

You will find on my desk: a picture of my family and my boyfriend and crazy post-it!

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Too many TV series (Grey’s Anatomy, Big Band Theory, How I Met your Mother, PLL, Fairly Legal, Psych and many more…)

You will find on my iPod: Tommy Torres, Switchfoot, Snow Patrol, Adele, Christina Perri.

You will find in my refrigerator: fruits, juice, and many types of meat and poultry.

I have a slight obsession with: The dog whisperer

I dislike: People that give opinions but are Ignorant from every angle: political, religious, environmental, historical or spiritual.

 

My friends would say I am: corky, funny, strong.

I am most happy when: reading a great book, learning new things, traveling and spending times with friends.

Most people are surprised to know I: am pretty good at salsa dancing and I listen to rock music!

A classy co-ed is: A woman who can assert herself with confidence and poise; who believes in herself and others to make a difference.

 

Monica Perez has been with CL since August 2011 and after almost a year with this amazing staff she still learns something new. She is now very busy preparing for grad school while sharing ideas with CL girls.

Meet CL Intern Raquel Santos

Name: Raquel Santos

Position: Health and Fitness Writer

University: Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Major: Nutrition, Dietetics

Organizational Involvement: Volunteer and educator for Rutgers Snap-Ed

Pets: Two dogs and one kitty

Nickname: Rox/Rocky – ever since I was in elementary school

Dream Job: Successful R.D. with a private practice and author

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite candy: Twizzlers!

Favorite movie: Pineapple Express (I have a secret crush on James Franco)

Favorite cuisine: Probably Portuguese. Portuguese food is mainly just lots of seafood and meat, veggies, and sometimes rice or potatoes. I don’t eat the meat but I love pretty much any kind of fish.

Favorite season: SUMMER (the fact that my birthday is in July might have something to do with this…)

Coffee vs Tea – Definitely coffee. Can’t go a day without it.

PC vs Mac – Mac

Coke vs Pepsi – (Diet) Coke

Stripes vs Polka Dots – I guess stripes because I love plaid.

3 words to describe me: Organized, driven, loyal

3 words to describe my style: Natural and classy with a touch of indie, but my style is a bit skewed since I work at Abercrombie and Fitch so that tends to be all I wear during the summer.

You will find on my desk: LOTS of books, planners, Women’s Health magazines, pictures of friends, and Insanity DVDs.

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: How I Met Your Mother and FRIENDS (yes, I know it’s always on but I never get sick of it).

You will find on my Ipod: Everything from mainstream music to indie to hip hop. Every Jack’s Mannequin song, Jimmy Eat World, The Kooks, Lupe Fiasco, and lately I’ve been really into Bon Iver. Oh and Maroon 5…I think every girl can agree with me on this one

You will find in my refrigerator: Lots of fruits and veggies, Chobani yogurts, Skim milk, and natural Whole Foods almond butter!

I have a slight obsession with: My puppy. She’s a doxin and I absolutely love her. She’s actually on my lap as I type this very moment.

I dislike: When people are lazy.

My friends would say I am: They’d probably say I can always make them laugh, I’m always there for them no matter what, and I’m always down to be spontaneous.

I am most happy when: I’ve had a productive day and feel like I’ve earned some time to hang out with my friends at the end of it.

Most people are surprised to know I: love to sing. I never sing in front of people, so I like to have imaginary performances in the shower, in the car, and on my treadmill =).

A classy co-ed is: A would define a classy co-ed as someone who respects herself and never lets anyone walk all over her. A classy co-ed is always put together and lives her life by her own needs and dreams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raquel Santos, Health and Fitness Writer of College Lifestyles. She is a Dietetics major who loves to write and run!

 

Meet College Lifestyles Editor in Chief, Shelly!

Name:  Shelly Marie Redmond

Position:  Editor in Chief

University: BS, Nicholls State University; MS, Louisiana Tech University

Major: BS, Dietetics; MS, Dietetics

Organizational Involvement: Alpha Sigma Tau (currently National Vice President); PRAL

Pets: Kitties – Gizmo and Theodore Roosevelt

Nickname: Ma (from my fabulous daughter, Mireille!)

Dream Job: Editor at Large, College Lifestyles.  (I’d like for CL to expand to print and break down the business to have an Editor in Chief of print and an EIC of the website, and I would move to Editor at Large)

Favorite color:   Yellow

Favorite candy: Junior Mints

Favorite movie: Wedding Singer

Favorite cuisine: Italian (in particular, pizza!)

Favorite season: Fall (I just feel clothes is just lovely in the Fall)

 Coffee vs Tea:  Depends how I feel!  I LOVE both!

PC vs Mac:  Mac

Coke vs Pepsi:  Diet Dr Pepper

Stripes vs Polka Dots:  Polka Dots

 3 words to describe me: Hard-working, Witty, Classy

3 words to describe my style: Classy, Feminine, Lady-Like  (I currently have an obsession with flowy maxi dresses.  You will find many maxi dresses, wrap dresses, and pencil skirts in my closet).

 You will find on my desk: MacBook, Sharpies, Composition books, high heel tape dispenser, file folders, post-its, lotion, latest magazines

 

You will find on my Ipod:  Jesse Cook, Ferry Corsten, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, Madonna

You will find in my refrigerator: Junior Mints, Diet Dr Pepper, Cheese (Mireille’s favorite food), Milk, lots of Yogurt and Greek Yogurt, Ham, Oranges, Mots Tots Juice, Kefir, Organic Milk, Pickles, Crab Meat, the list goes on and on!

 I am have a slight obsession with:  Real Housewives of Orange County, all of Bethany Frankel’s books, Sharpies, Junior Mints, Technology, Fashion Magazines, Project Runway, BRAVO TV, Organization/Neatness, going to Goodwill/Thrifts Stores to find bargains!

 I dislike:  Disorganization, folks who wear pajamas in public, people who talk in 3rd person (remember Suede from Project Runway – drove me crazy), people who cut line, fun vacuums (people who suck the fun out   of everything)

My friends would say I am: Witty, Goal-Driven, Stylish, Balanced, and yes, Classy

 I am most happy when:  Mireille smiles back at me and says ‘Ma,’ when the CL Interns are excited about work, when the CL Interns display an incredible amount of team work, disconnecting from work and sitting at the pool with my family (hubby and Meems), when my godmother/godfather visit!

 Most people are surprised to know I: I did not major in journalism in college.

A classy co-ed is:  Well, since I am not a co-ed anymore, I will say what a classy person is…….

‘A classy individual is someone who states a point (be it fashion, personal, work, business, etc) without sacrificing their integrity.’

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN,  is the Editor in Chief of College Lifestyles.  She is excited about summer filled with mommy/daughter time, editing, site updates, sun, and fun! 

 

 

Meet Maya: CL’s Newest Lifestyle Intern!

 

Name: Maya Devereaux

Position:  Lifestyles Writer

University: Boston University

Major: Journalism

Organizational Involvement: Invisible Children, Crafts for Charity

Pets: None, but I would love have a French bulldog and a bunny!

Dream Job: Magazine editor at InStyle

Favorite color: red

Favorite candy: gummy bears

Favorite movie: the Devil Wears Prada and A League of Their Own

Favorite cuisine: Mexican

Favorite season: Summer

Coffee vs Tea: Iced tea!

PC vs Mac: Mac

Coke vs Pepsi: Coke

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes

3 words to describe me: Artistic, determined, reliable

3 words to describe my style: Classy, sophisticated, girly

You will find on my desk: a jar full of movie tickets, pictures of me and my friends, a DIY calendar, lots of post-its and a cup filled with freshly sharpened pencils.

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Modern Family and the Real Housewives of New York City

You will find on my Ipod: John Mayer, the Kooks and Mike Posner

You will find in my refrigerator: Nectarines, avocado, baby carrots

I am have a slight obsession with: Stripes! I love striped clothing; it’s such a classic look and clothing staple. I have quite a collection of striped tops, wide stripes, thin stripes, blue stripes, orange stripes, you name it! Nail polish too, but that’s whole other story.

I dislike: Flaky people, tardiness and fish

My friends would say I am: Loud, fashionable, crazy

I am most happy when: I am spending time with my friends and family

Most people are surprised to know I: that I am adopted

A classy co-ed is: an ambitious and determined person who enjoys taking on a challenge. A classy co-ed is confident and comfortable in her own skin.

 

 

Maya Devereaux is a Lifestyle intern at College Lifestyles ™ and is a journalism major at Boston University. She is obsessed with decorating her room and loves to read InStyle magazine. Follow her on Twitter @MayaD93

25 Facts About CL Intern Sarah Albert

Name:     Sarah Albert

Position:   Lifestyle Writer

University: University of Maryland

  Major: Journalism

  Organizational Involvement: Sigma Delta Tau

  Pets: None, unfortunately.

  Nickname: salbert

  Dream Job: Magazine editor

 

 

Favorite color: Blue or Purple

Favorite candy: Lemonheads

Favorite movie: Sex and the City

Favorite cuisine: Italian

Favorite season: Spring

Coffee vs Tea: I love them both

PC vs Mac: Mac. I’ve even converted my entire family to Macs!

Coke vs Pepsi: Pepsi, but I’ve become used to Coke since that’s all I can ever get in restaurants.

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes

3 words to describe me: energetic, caring, organized

3 words to describe my style: classic, comfortable, and trendy

You will find on my desk: my day planner, laptop, peppermints and post-its

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: How I Met Your Mother, Greys Anatomy, and almost every show that airs on Bravo.

 You will find on my Ipod: Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Beyonce.

You will find in my refrigerator: apples, water, and leftover chinese food.

I have a slight obsession with: videos of  babies on YouTube and Starbucks.

I dislike: cream cheese, pickles, and people who have no regard for others.

My friends would say I am: someone who always speaks my mind.

I am most happy when: I’m with my family and friends.

 Most people are surprised to know I: have never been on a rollercoaster.

 A classy co-ed is: a fun, vibrant, go-getter girl who knows what she wants out of life and isn’t afraid to work hard to get there.

 

 

 

Sarah Albert is a lifestyle writer for College Lifestyles (TM). She is a senior at the University of Maryland, and a sister of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. She’s looking forward to a summer full of writing, exercise, and fun in the sun!

25 Facts about CL Contributor Kwegyirba Croffie

Name: Kwegyirba Croffie

Position: Intern Kitchen Contributor

University: Quinnipiac University Alumni Class of 2011

Major: Broadcast Journalism

Organizational Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi

Pets: None  (hopefully I’ll be getting a puppy soon!)

Nickname: “Kwe”

Dream Job: News Anchor

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Favorite movie: The Lion King

Favorite cuisine: Asian

Favorite season: Spring

Coffee vs Tea: Tea

PC vs Mac: MAC

Coke vs Pepsi: Neither

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka Dots

3 words to describe me: Positive, Loving, Creative

3 words to describe my style: Preppy, Colorful, Chic

You will find on my desk: Desk organizers

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Glee and Smash

You will find on my Ipod: Backstreet Boys

You will find in my refrigerator: lots of juice

I am have a slight obsession with: Sharpie Markers, Pinterest and Forever 21

I dislike: Negativity and conflict

My friends would say I am: Energetic, Loud, Creative, Loving and Fun.

I am most happy when: I am with my sorority sisters!

Most people are surprised to know I: I had my 4^th birthday in Ghana, Africa

A classy co-ed is: To me a classy co-ed is an individual who respects herself 100%. A classy co-ed is someone who is a well rounded in his or her interests and is approachable. As a founding sister of Alpha Delta Pi – Theta Theta chapter, one of the phrases our Leadership Consultant Jackie Mills always said to us was an ADPi is always classy and fabulous.

 

Kwegyirba Croffie is a freelance Associate Producer at News 12 Connecticut, a Freelance Social Media Producer at NBC theGrio.com and a Intern Kitchen Contributor at College Lifestyles (TM). She is a Quinnipiac University alumni and a sister of Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoy cupcakes,Broadway musicals, Forever 21 ,giraffes, peacock feathers, orchids, lillies and anything Disney. She has her own gluten free/dairy free blog TwentyOne No Gluten

Meet CL Contributor Claire Brooks-Schulke

Name: Claire Brooks-Schulke

Position: Health and Sorority Contributer

University: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Major: Nutrition; Minor: Psychology

Organizational Involvement: Chi Omega, Cru

Pets: Jack the dog

Nickname: Clairebear, Wyatt (my middle name)

Dream Job:  Registered Dietitian specializing in Eating Disorders

Favorite color: Sea blue

Favorite meal:  Breakfast, hands down.

Favorite season: Autumn.

Coffee vs Tea: Judging by my past article…. I’m a pretty huge tea drinker.

PC vs Mac: Mac.

Coke vs Pepsi: Diet Coke.

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes, and really anything nautical.

3 words to describe me: Joyful, energetic, adventurous.

I am usually wearing: Workout clothes or sundresses.

You will find on my desk: Flowers, pencil cups, and old school newspapers.

 

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: I’m currently working my way through How I Met Your Mother.

You will find on my Ipod: An assortment of everything.

You will find in my refrigerator: Nonfat greek yogurt, frozen fruit, baby carrots, spinach, and eggs.

I have a slight obsession with: spin class, Call Me Maybe, and my big.

I dislike: wearing pants and shoes.

My friends would say I am: Dedicated, caring, confident, dependable, and passionate.

 

I am most happy when: I’m outside in the sunshine.

Most people are surprised to know I: ran my first marathon at the age of 17!

 

A classy co-ed is: tasteful, appropriate, and someone worth respecting.

 

Claire Brooks-Schulke is thrilled to be back for another season as a Contributor. Her goals for this summer include training for a marathon, passing Organic Chemistry, and spending as much time outside as possible. 

25 Fun Facts About CL’s New Intern: Kaci Hall

Name: Ceasurea Hall

Position: PR Intern

University: Southern Arkansas University

Major: Business Administration-Marketing

Organizational Involvement: SAU SIFE

Pets: 2 Black Labs: Chopper and Jack

Nickname: Kaci

Dream Job: Marketing Director for a casino or cruise line

Favorite color: Green

Favorite candy: M&M

Favorite movie: The Hunger Games

Favorite cuisine: Anything Mexican!!

Favorite season: Spring

Coffee vs Tea: Do I have to choose? Um…Tea (sweet!)

PC vs Mac: PC

Coke vs Pepsi: Coke-Diet!

Stripes vs Polka Dots: POLKA DOTS!!!

3 words to describe me: Outgoing, Silly, Caring

3 words to describe my style: Classy, Casual, Sophisticated

You will find on my desk: My computer, phone, books, pictures, papers and flowers!

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, Duck Dynasty, Vampire Diaries…

You will find on my Ipod: Domino-Jessie J, Drink on It-Blake Shelton, Good Girl-Carrie Underwood, Love the way you lie-Eminem, Summer Girl-Leighton Meester…

You will find in my refrigerator: Sweet tea, water, bacon, eggs, lunch meat, and leftovers!

I am have a slight obsession with: Cleaning and organizing

I dislike: Gum smackers, people who lie, and not being on time.

My friends would say I am: Crazy, Dedicated, OCD

 

I am most happy when:I’m with my best-friend and Fiancé!

Most people are surprised to know I: like to hunt!

 

A classy co-ed is: someone who is up to date on fashion, lifestyles, and current trends, but also someone who is down to earth that women can relate to.

Kaci Hall is a PR intern for College Lifestyles and a junior at Southern Arkansas University majoring in Marketing. She is a member of Students in Free Enterprise and loves a good book, cleaning and organizing, and outdoors. When she’s not studying you can find her attached to her laptop, cell phone, or the latest magazine.

Meet CL’s New Intern Cassandra Marro!

Name: Cassandra Marro

Position: Lifestyle Writer, and so excited! I am honored to be a part of such an amazing team.

University:Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ

Major: I graduated with a BA in Communication Studies and a double minor in Creative Writing and Literature, and I’m hoping to get a job writing as a food critic for magazines and blogs.

Organizational Involvement: In college, I was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English Honor Society, and continue to be a proud member!

 

Pets: I have two cats named Scooby-Doo and Angel. Scooby-Doo is ridiculously chubby while Angel is stick thin (I wonder which one eats more!) I also have a little Havanese puppy named Gizmo, who is the most adorable thing.

Nickname: Cass or Cassie, but I prefer Cass.

Dream Job: An international food critic (and musician), able to travel the world, sample different cultures and their cuisine, and then write about what I liked and disliked, and what I would like to try again! I kind of do all of this now, just not for a paycheck

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite candy: I don’t eat candy that often, but I would have to go with Sour Patch Kids or Milky Way.

Favorite movie: American Beauty or Fight Club. I love Kevin Spacey and Edward Norton!

Favorite cuisine: Indian. Well I have three favorites, but Indian wins out.

Favorite season: Spring and early summer. Everything is just so fresh and alive, and there’s an energy in the air that is just contagious.

3 words to describe my style: Versatile, fun, and eye-catching (in one way or another!)

 

You will find on my desk: A heat-sensitive Dexter coffee mug (it changes colors!), a calendar that has a different cooking tip for each day, my laptop, and my newest literary obsession (I just finished The Hunger Games Series!)

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Nothing! I don’t have one, and I’m OK with that.

You will find on my iPod: Over 10,000 songs. I absolutely love, eat, sleep and breathe music. I also have an app on my iPod Touch called Winestein PRO, which allows me to pick any kind of dish (beef, chicken, pork, pasta, etc.), and then it indicates the perfect wine pairing for that dish. I find it incredibly useful when coming up with new food and wine creations!

 

You will find in my refrigerator: A pineapple, cranberry-raspberry juice, Frank’s Red Hot sauce, eggs and fresh mozzarella cheese, if I can get it.

I have a slight obsession with: Music, and glitter. But mostly music. It’s kind of getting unhealthy at this point

I dislike: People who immediately dismiss, judge or chastise things and/or other people that they simply don’t understand. I try to be as open-minded as I can every day, and to experience new things with wonder and open arms, and while I know that I’m not perfect, when I see other people who are so closed off and judgmental, I can’t help but feel sorry for them for not being able to experience life to the utmost degree. That and closed-minded people just make me angry.

My friends would say I am: shy at first, but very passionate, funny and loving once I open up to another person.

I am most happy when: I’m sitting outside with my friends on a perfect spring day, playing my ukulele or guitar and singing whatever song pops into my head.

Most people are surprised to know I: have been to 7 European countries, and I can cook almost every type of cuisine that each country serves. I also really love to throw on an apron and bake for hours. It helps me de-stress.

 

A classy co-ed is: Someone who’s fun, stylish, respectful of others, and eager to experience whatever life throws at them.

 

Cassandra Marro is a college graduate and a Lifestyle Writer for College Lifestyles. She is excited and honored to be on the CL team, and cannot wait to share her experiences with her readers!

25 Facts about CL Intern Mary Dodson

 

Meet CL Intern Mary Lynn Dodson

Name: Mary Dodson

Position: Fashion Writer/Social Media Intern

University: Baylor University

Major: Apparel Merchandising

Organizational Involvement: Delta Delta Delta, Baylor Apparel Professional

Pets: None at the moment, I wish I could have a dog

Dream Job: Styling for magazines/Anything in the fashion industry

Favorite color: Teal

Favorite candy:  Heath Bar

Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally

Favorite cuisine: Anything Italian

Favorite season: Fall, even though I live in Texas so we don’t see many seasons

Coffee vs Tea: Tea

PC vs Mac: PC, Mac’s confuse me

Coke vs Pepsi: Coke

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes

3 words to describe me: Creative, Passionate, Introverted

3 words to describe my style: Urban, Simple, Neutrals

You will find on my desk: Diet coke, Picture frames, Scattered paperwork from the night before

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Vampire Diaries, So You Think You Can Dance

You will find on my Ipod: The Beatles, Coldplay, Colbie Caillat, Indie Music

You will find in my refrigerator: Pasta, Chuy’s leftovers, Fruit

I am have a slight obsession with: Concerts

I dislike: Mushrooms and drivers that leave their blinker on for miles

My friends would say I am: Joyful

I am most happy when: I am with my best friends

Most people are surprised to know I: Have a really loud laugh

A classy co-ed is: A girl that is interested in health, beauty, and fashion.  Someone that is determined and motivated to work hard for her dreams

 

 This article was written by Mary Dodson. She is a College Lifestyle Intern(TM). She is an Apparel Merchandising major at Baylor University and loves live music, ballet and summertime.

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