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Hi, I’m Eva!

 I’m a fourth year honors student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, studying Communication with minors in Professional Writing (Multimedia Communication) and Applied Psychology.

I’m interested in writing, editing, and marketing. I currently have 20+ articles published for Her Campus at UCSB, in addition to creating content for the UCSB Men’s Basketball team as a Social Media Intern. I am also a writer for Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, producing in-depth feature articles highlighting local businesses, brands, restaurants, and designers, catering to a luxury lifestyle audience of over 200,000 for bi-monthly print magazine issue.

As Editor in Chief of Her Campus at UCSB, and former Chapter President of my sorority, Alpha Phi, I’m an eager, adaptable, authentic leader who is passionate about spearheading positive change in my community.

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The Annual Winter Quarter Heartbreak

Winter quarter: when classes get hard, the weather gets colder, and, somehow, your life gets even worse. It’s a tale as old as time — at least, if you’re me. My annual winter quarter heartbreak is a sickening plot twist that gets the best of me each time. Equal parts exciting, thrilling, and gut-wrenching, winter quarter never fails to surprise (and, honestly, impress) me with its devastating blows. Whether it’s fated, cursed, or just bad luck, my three winter quarters at UCSB have toyed with my...
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The Eras Tour Concert Film — A Veteran Swiftie’s Review

Instead of spending yet another Friday night out on the town in my beloved Isla Vista, my best friend and I took a short road trip to Ventura for the experience of a lifetime: the Taylor Swift|The Eras Tour concert film. Some may say, “Eva, you saw the show three times, why do you need to see the movie?”That’s completely true (and I have no regrets). However, I absolutely needed to see this masterpiece from the second I knew it existed. After attending SoFi Nights 1 and 2 of the Eras Tour, I rec...
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Girl Gains UCSB — Your Newest Swolemates!

Gauchos and girls, it’s finally back to school season for us quarter system students — and that can only mean one thing: it’s also back to the grind! For most of us, keeping up with the academic rigor of a new quarter is hard enough. When you throw in the fact that, on top of our studies, we actually have to take care of our minds and bodies with nutrition, socialization, and routine exercise, suddenly, the season of “back to the grind” turns into something nearly impossible. But, what if I told...
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I Didn’t Get Into My Dream School—And It Was For The Best!

UCSB wasn’t my dream school.Sure, to any high school senior UCSB seems like a dream. Studying on the beach, perfect weather, easygoing people — what’s not to love?It’s not that I didn’t love it, per se — I just didn’t really give it a second thought. “I could see myself there,” high-school-senior me thought. “I could definitely be happy there,” she said, as she pictured herself biking through a sunny campus, freckled and smiling as a carefree Communication major.Simply put, UCSB just wasn’t on m...
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Ditch Your Situationship this Valentine’s Day

Once upon a time, there was a college girl and a college boy. Over the course of five months, they talked every day, shared their favorite music, called regularly, sent each other TikToks (Gen Z’s truest love language), and made efforts to see each other despite the substantial distance between their schools.But, if you asked her if she had a boyfriend? “Absolutely not,” she would laugh, seemingly without a care. “It’s just a situationship,” she’d state matter-of-factly.If this story sounds fami...
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The Legend of Isla Vista’s Halloween

Being a student at UCSB comes with its many perks, quirks, and, of course, traditions. In my first few weeks as a Gaucho, I quickly learned that for the next four years, I’d be voraciously throwing tortillas, narrowly avoiding bike accidents — and having the Halloween experiences of a lifetime.Or so I thought.Upon hearing that I was heading to UCSB, nearly every adult I encountered exclaimed, “Halloween there is crazy!” So, last year, I was extremely surprised when, instead of having a legendary...
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5 Glossier Products That Are *Actually* Worth the Hype

Glossier: you either love it, or you haven’t been converted yet. I belong to the former group, and I hope that these recommendations will convince you to join me! Although I may be a bit biased (I’ve been using Glossier’s products religiously since freshman year of high school, bought Glossier merch, and even went to the LA location’s grand opening on my birthday), at least you know I’m a credible source on all things Glossier. I could go on and on about many of their products, but these five ar...
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Why You Should Join A Sorority

In my first few weeks at UCSB, the huge life transition to college left me floundering; I was confused as to what my next steps would be. All this uncertainty changed once I joined a sorority. I’d gotten involved with a few other clubs and organizations, but they didn’t impact my life quite like my sorority has. At the conclusion of my freshman year, I can genuinely say that being in a sorority has only positively impacted my life. Here are some of the main reasons why I’ve loved my experience,...
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iPads are the Superior School Supply

One item has kept me organized throughout the rigor of college academics and my social life. It’s a one-stop-shop for all things school, life, and socials: the iPad. My iPad has stuck with me through thick and thin, has seen me at my best and my worst, and holds quite possibly my nearest and dearest possessions (ie. Netflix and my photos).I was lucky enough to attend an “Apple Certified” high school that used iPads, and I brought this same device with me to college – and I couldn’t love it more!...
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Freshman Dorm Essentials You Can't Live Without

It’s that time of year again: my feed is full of college commitment posts and excitement about the future is in the air. With all of this change comes the daunting task of decorating and stocking your future dorm! As a now-seasoned freshman, I want to share a few of my personal favorite dorm essentials that helped me get through my freshman year.Arm PillowI definitely underestimated the necessity of an arm pillow. I used my arm pillow for movie nights with my roommates, doing homework in bed, an...