Ava van Popta

McMaster '26

Ava is a full time writer for HerCampus McMaster, currently in her third year studying Social Psychology. In her precious spare time you can find her reading, drinking coffee, and watching Gilmore girls. Some of her favourite female authors include Mary Oliver, Donna Tartt, Jeanette Walls, Arundhati Roy, Ann Patchett, and Emily St John Mandel.

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Serial Silence: Why I’ve reduced my Spotify listening hours

November 18, 2024

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Death to Aesthetics: Has the Need to be Aesthetic Tampered with the Simplicity of a Beautiful Life?

November 8, 2024

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The 5 W’s of a Social Media Detox

October 28, 2024

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Ten books to add to your TBR this fall

October 9, 2024

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Why I Opted Out of “Bird” Courses and Started Taking Philosophy Courses

September 27, 2024