Alyssa spends her free time focusing on her passion for writing. She received an MSJ from Northwestern University in 2012, and has since begun exploring her journalism endeavors. As a science enthusiast, avid rock climber and an undercover nerd, she's open to just about anything that will quench her thirst for adventure. Follow Alyssa on Twitter: @Sams6064
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