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Alexandra Polk

POPSUGAR Contributor

My name is Alexandra, I am 22 years old, and I graduated last spring from the University of Washington with a degree in Creative Writing and Journalism. I love writing personal essays, pop culture pieces, poetry and more!

Latest Posts by Alexandra

Why I Idolized 30 Rock's Liz Lemon — Even Though She Was a Mess

by Alexandra Polk 3/26/20

How I Schedule My Calendar to Set Myself Up for Success

The Key to Having an Organized Planner? Don't Do These 5 Things

by Alexandra Polk 4/22/20

How I Moved to New York City After College

This Is How I Moved to New York City After Graduation

by Alexandra Polk 4/28/20

How My Mom's Laid-Back Parenting Taught Me Confidence

Black History Month

Why My Mom Is the Reason I'm the Confident Woman I Am Today

by Alexandra Polk

Presented by CLOROX®

Why I Love Having Unconventional Family Traditions

Black History Month

Our Family Traditions Are Unconventional, but That's Exactly Why I Love Them

by Alexandra Polk

Presented by Clorox®

I Roomed With My Best Friend in College, and It Was Awful

Small Space Living

Living With My Best Friend in College Was the Best and Worst Decision I Ever Made

by Alexandra Polk 1/10/20

Best Animes to Watch Instead of Going Outside

The Best Animes to Binge This Winter Instead of Leaving the House

by Alexandra Polk 12/27/19

Practicing Yoga and Mindfulness Made Me a Better Student

I Started Practicing Mindfulness in College, and I'm Not Sure I Would Have Graduated Without It

by Alexandra Polk 11/30/19

What It's Like to Be a Hopeless Romantic in 2019

I'm a Hopeless Romantic With High Standards, and I'm Afraid I'm Doomed

by Alexandra Polk 12/17/19

Who Is Queer Eye: We're in Japan! Guide Kiko Mizuhara?

Everything You Need to Know About Queer Eye's Fabulous Guide Kiko Mizuhara

by Alexandra Polk 11/02/19