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My Favorite Home Remedies During Allergy Season

Apr 19, 2024 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

April showers bring May flowers! And, seasonal allergies… Whether it’s sneezing, itchy eyes, or even cold-like symptoms, allergies always seem to hit me like a truck every spring. I am no doctor — however, after enduring this year after year, I’ve collected some natural home remedies over time that I find really ease the brunt of my allergies. One element I love using during spring allergy season is peppermint.
Four Of My Favorite Springtime Activities for the Changing Season

Mar 26, 2024 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

The time has finally come: warmer weather! This means I get to level up my healthy habits in a new way with sunnier days on my side. Spring is my favorite season. Everything just seems to go right—from chirping birds and later sunsets, to spring celebrations and outdoor events. During this season, many take advantage of this time to enjoy the outdoors before the summer heat waves roll in.
How I Created My Perfect Workout Routine

Feb 26, 2024 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

Like many, it was my New Year’s resolution to start hitting the gym again. But with a full class load, an internship, a part-time job, and extracurricular activities, I had no idea how to fit it into my schedule — and more importantly, what kind of routine I was going to maintain. It took some trial and error, but I was able to create the perfect workout routine for myself after evaluating a combination of lifestyle factors, workout goals, and health conditions.
A Day in My Life of Beating Seasonal Depression

Feb 9, 2024 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

Going to college in a northeastern city like Philadelphia means enduring a true winter. There’s the bitter cold weather, super dark mornings, early nights, and of course, the post-holiday blues. As a senior, I’ve realized over the years how much of a toll the season takes on my mental health and my social life. Being inside all the time to stay warm, combined with the lack of sunlight, negatively impacted my daily moods and motivation, causing significant seasonal depression.
I Started Taking Temple’s Weekly Yoga Class and I LOVE It

Nov 28, 2023 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

During this long and grueling semester, I was absolutely desperate to find something to keep my peace and calm my nerves during this time. Luckily for me, a power yoga class caught my eye while at Temple’s student gym, and I decided to give it a try. It’s been two months and I LOVE it. Yoga has been a great stress reliever for me over the years, attending classes as young as 12 years-old to find my inner ‘namaste’.
It’s OKAY To Be Homesick

Nov 1, 2023 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

I am a chronic “go-homer” in college, and that’s okay. As a senior, I’ve done a lot of reflecting on what my last four years have looked like while being away at college. And so far, my biggest takeaway is that no two people’s experiences are the same. Although these years have been filled with festive football games, fostering friendships, and fun nights out, I can’t deny that many of these experiences were overshadowed by feelings of intense homesickness.
How My Health Took a Toll After Studying Abroad

Oct 19, 2023 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

Before I left for Oviedo, Spain back in January, I had so many ideas pictured in my head about what study abroad would look like. I had heard all about the dynamic flamenco dancing of Seville, the wonder of La Sagrada Familia (thank you, Cheetah Girls) and even the wild nightlife in Ibiza. But what nobody told me was how hard it was going to be to adjust my health habits abroad.
3 Small Routine Changes That Drastically Improved My Mental Health

Oct 9, 2023 | hercampus.com | Brianna Boone

Many times, solutions for anxiety include exercising more or seeing a therapist, and while these are great and are helpful, these are not always attainable for a college student. Between school, work, and personal life, I had to find what small changes I could implement now to give me some peace of mind in the meantime. I’ve learned that improving my mental health isn’t always about turning around my entire lifestyle— sometimes all it takes is a few lifestyle tweaks to see a big difference.
Shaking Up The Spirits Sphere: How Duke & Dame’s Creators Turned A Dinner Table Idea Into A Black-Owned Whiskey Brand

Sep 18, 2023 | bet.com | Brianna Boone

While sitting at a dinner table while enjoying drinks in 2018, someone asked Chima Burey, “If you could start your own flavored whiskey instead of Fireball Cinnamon, what would it be?”At the time, he didn’t know how popular the beverage was but it got him thinking about it. He soon brought Amani Macaulay, a friend he’d met in New York years earlier, into the mix and the two of them took this tabletop talk to reality.
5 Black Travel Groups You Need to Use for Your Next Vacation

Aug 29, 2023 | bet.com | Brianna Boone

As summer winds down, many of us are still organizing our last-minute trips, looking for a weekend getaway, or even considering a vacation for next season. Planning can be daunting and complicated. However, these Black travel groups have made traveling that much easier. Check out some of our faves below. Owned and founded by Shanterria Earley, The Travel Divas is a female-focused travel group aiming to provide unique travel experiences for Black women.