Francesca Figalo

It's December, which means that winter is finally here! The first signs of the winter season appeared last week when Kean University was slowly dressed in white as snow (with a mixture of rain) landed on the campus's property. While walking outside, students used their umbrellas to protect themselves from the large snowflakes that were blown by the wind. The campus truly looked like a Winter Wonderland...well, at least for a day! Too bad that the snow melted by the end of the night. But it's just the beginning, so who is ready for more snow?

Sometimes, one might wonder what type of opportunities will be offered after being a Campus Correspondent at Her Campus. Let’s not wonder too much. Let Avani Kapur tell us instead!

Kapur, a recent graduate from Kean University, was a Campus Correspondent for the Her Campus Kean chapter for two consecutive semesters. She managed the site, wrote articles, and updated both Twitter and Facebook statuses from September 2011 to May 2012.

An English writing graduate with a minor in communications, Kapur is passionate about writing.

“I first decided to major in English because I love writing, but I did not expect that to turn into an interest in journalism until I began taking communication classes as electives,” Kapur said. “I enjoyed the classes I was taking and wanted to work with The Tower, so I chose to do a minor in my senior year.”

In 2011, Kapur studied abroad in Florence, Italy. After she graduated from Kean in May 2012, she returned to Florence. That August, Kapur began working as a contributor and as an editor for The Florence Newspaper, an English-speaking newspaper that publishes monthly.

At The Florence Newspaper, Kapur is responsible for editing articles and advertorials, helping develop and elaborate story ideas, assigning articles to interns and working with the rest of the team.

Kapur returned to Florence because after studying abroad, she realized that she wanted a change in her life.

It’s the middle of November, which means that the fall semester will be over in a month. It also means that a season full of different holidays is about to start as soon as next week. The first holiday to mark the calendar is Thanksgiving.

When I think about Thanksgiving, three thoughts come to mind. The first is giving thanks. After all, that’s what Thanksgiving should be about, correct? The second thought is staying home from school and spending quality time with family and friends. The third is food. Yes, you’ve read correctly…food! Who doesn’t think about food during the holidays?

Since I’m passionate about food (I’m positive I’m not the only one) and since Thanksgiving is approaching fast, I will introduce you to some recipes listed on Taste of Home magazine that will help you transform your turkey into a delicious dessert. You don’t want to miss this!

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Cookie Turkey

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare. All you have to do is purchase the ingredients and attach them together with frosting. It’s as simple as that! Guests will gobble up these sweet-tasting turkeys faster than the real turkey. Recipe

Before Hurricane Sandy stormed its way into New Jersey, Kean University sparkled with a variety of colors: yellow, red and orange. Walking on campus was like walking into an enchanted forest. Leaves were falling on the grass like petals of a flower; others scattered on the sidewalk while riding the wind. When you walked over them, they crunched underneath your feet. Soon, another season will terminate. Winter will conquer autumn and every tree on campus will be stripped from its leaves completely. Let's hope that this winter season the snow will make frequent appearances in order to keep those trees dressed in white.