Ariana Dipreta Ariana is the director of student-athlete support services at Northeastern University. She is currently pursuing her credentials as a licensed mental health counselor. During her internship with Real Simple, she reported food and drink articles for the magazine. Highlights: * Interned at Real Simple in the food department and wrote articles * Works as an athletics advisor at Northeastern University * Works as a performance coach at Unlimited Resilience, a mental health practice for athletes * Pursuing a career as a licensed mental health counselor About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.