Erika Huber

Bio

Erika is currently an English major at Towson University. She loves dancing no matter the time or place, shamelessly taking selfies with every cat she meets, and inhaling coffee while embracing her inner Bradshaw.

20 Signs You and Your BFF Are Abbi And Ilana From 'Broad City'

I have to say, "Broad City" is probably the best show to watch with your best friend. Not only is it empowering to see two women redefining how females are portrayed on television, but it's comforting to see yourself in their roles. Abbi and Ilana,…

5 Things I Learned About My Body After Ignoring My Health In College

It's my senior year, and I feel like a senior citizen. My joints hurt, I'm tired all the time and stairs are my enemy. The past three and a half years of college life have worn me down. It didn't have to be like this. I could have done a lot of…

All The Single Ladies: 17 Reasons Your BFF Is The Only Bae You Need

Your best friend is your world. She’s your other half and, even if you’re dating someone, she still reigns as the queen of your heart. Your friendship is more like a committed relationship. In fact, it’s almost a marriage. Here are 17 signs you and…

Why Being In Your 20s Is More About Your State Of Mind Than Your Age

We 20-somethings live an enviable life. Teenagers long to have our freedom while seasoned adults look at us with a twinkle in their eye, as they remember their more limber, carefree years. While being a 20-something can often mean working long hours…

Keep It Low-Key: 4 Smart Reasons Why We Become More Private With Age

Back in our high school days, we were packed into classrooms and hallways like sardines. It was hard to keep your business on the down-low. Your peers were like TMZ, always watching, always talking. And so, we became accustomed to the spread of…

How The Baltimore Protests Make Me Proud Of My Upbringing And Hometown

Growing up immersed in diversity is probably one of the greatest gifts my hometown has given me. In the city-suburb of Columbia, MD, 30 minutes outside of Baltimore, I grew from a child, who was taught to see character before color, into an adult…

12 Things I Want My Future Son To Know About Women And Love

If I ever have a son, I hope I’ll be able to create an environment where he feels comfortable asking me for advice — especially when it comes to relationships. When the time comes for him to start chasing girls, I’d like to think he’d come to me…

Don't Get Stuck In The Gray Area: Why Dating Should Be Black Or White

You’re having a “thing” with this guy in your building. You’re “seeing” this girl you met at the bar, but you kinda of think she’s “seeing” other people, too. You go to the movies and get Chipotle on weeknights. You left a few articles of clothing…

Can't Stop, Won't Stop: 14 Signs You're The Crazy Friend

There's always that friend in the group who will stand on a table, yell ridiculous things in public places and twerk in the frozen food aisle. She's the "crazy" friend, and if you're reading this thinking no such friend exists in your group, you…

15 Little, Subtle Things Guys Do That Girls Are So Grateful For

Sometimes, it seems like we, ladies, have nothing good to say about you guys. You guys catch major heat for being players, liars, cheaters, douchebags, arrogant SOBs -- you get the picture. And, I’m here to say, hey, you’re not that bad. Even if you…

Relationship Rehab: Why Love Is As Addicting As A Drug

Love: It’s something humans crave and break our backs and hearts to obtain. Our ability to feel complex emotions not only drive us to reproduce, but also give us reasons to live. It’s what makes us such a unique species. When we give and receive…

5 Alter Egos Common To Every Female Going Through A Breakup

Every girl deals with the pain of breakups differently. Some girls go into emotional overload; others act as if there was never a relationship to mourn in the first place. But, in the aftermath of a recent split, women often take on alter egos as a…

7 Negative Things 20-Somethings Are Too Old To Keep Doing

Our 20s are a time to have fun, experience life and break free from what held us back before society gave us the go-ahead to step out on our own. But, many of us 20-somethings are still habitually doing things we’re, quite frankly, too old to keep…

The Only Child Life: 10 Life Realities All Only Children Understand

Growing up, I heard a lot of “You’re so lucky you don’t have any brothers or sisters,” and “Wow, you must be so spoiled!” But, what the people who had siblings didn’t understand was, the crown weighs heavy on the head that wears it. Being an only…

Cuffing Season: 9 Reasons Why The Cold Months Put Us In A Loving Mood

Walking down the street in the cold night air, wrapped tightly in layers, cradling a warm drink with mittened hands, all the while surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights — it’s picturesque. The holiday season is finally here. There’s just…

7 Things You Learned In College You Wish Your High School Self Knew

Ah, high school. A time to which I’d never return, even if you paid me. Now that I’m in college, I can barely fathom how I woke up at 6:30 am to be transported to what felt like an eight-hour daily water-boarding session. Of course, there were the…