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Glitter = New Year’s Eve

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oswego chapter.

Once finals are done and everyone’s back at home, it’s time to begin those New Year’s Eve plans.

New Year’s is always an exciting, yet, sometimes, stressful holiday. Learn to plan ahead and you won’t be disappointed.

First, planning that ideal location to bring in the New Year is always an important task. Nobody wants to get into an argument with friends over where you all want to rage for New Year’s. So, do yourself and your friends a favor and plan in advance! The locations can be somewhere simple, like New York City, the place everyone always wants to experience New Year’s Eve. Keep it simple, and throw your own New Year’s bash and have all your friends pitch in for decorations, food, and beverages. Remember, champagne doesn’t always have to be the expensive stuff.

Second, the outfit that turns heads. Be sure to not think about your outfit for the big night until you have your location planned. Try something new this year. Be creative. If you don’t want to spend money on that fancy, black, shimmery dress, look at the clothes you already have. The best thing to make you stick out is to try bedazzling some old clothes. Be comfortable, and bedazzle some jean high waisted shorts with silver gems. Pair any of these bedazzled shorts with your favorite black, or solid colored shirt and accessorize. Also, if you’re into rocking that “little black dress” this year, don’t be afraid to rock some vibrant, solid high-heels. Try neon pink! Bring in the New Year outside of your comfort zone.

Finally, don’t stress! This out of all the holidays should not be a stressful time. The best thing to do on New Year’s Eve is to go out with an open mind, and be ready for anything.

So, kiss prettier, be with your favorites, and be merry! You’re ready to bring in 2013!

***Check out this article by Cosmopolitan Magazine for some New Year’s Eve ideas!

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food/party-ideas/new-years-party-tips

  EDUCATIONBachelors of Arts in Journalism                                                                              Expected: May 2014State University of New York (SUNY) College at OswegoMajor: JournalismMinor: Creative Writing RELATED EXPERIENCE   Whiteraverrafting.com-Contributing Writer                                                       March 2013-PresentReviews on shows/festivals/tracks/albums in individual postsFeature posts about the world of electronic musicAssist in ideas on how to deliver more content and receive higher website viewsDevelop questions and strategies for unique and influential interviews with various artists HerCampus/Oswego.com: Editor of the Oswego Branch                                     January 2011 –Present    Editing- AP styleMaintain positions throughout involvement with Her Campus as: Social media representative, editor, and finally one of the head editors of the branchMaintain various article sections of the magazine websiteWrite articles related to news, student profiles, and various other articles like blogs which relate to campus lifeSocial media balancing skillsPeer Leader for the Educational Opportunity Program, Oswego NY                August, Summer 2012Mentor for freshmanTutor writing classesEdit essays, and short stories for studentsIntroduce and involve students in clubs on campusInitiate team work with planned events and assignments for students Copy Writing Internship: I Heart Oswego                                                                        January 2013-Presenthttp://iheartoswego.com/Edit 3-4 stories daily, using AP styleReport and interview subjects for storiesUpdate Facebook/Twitter for I Heart OswegoCome up with feature stories TVF-Business Development Member                                                                                 January 2013                                                                        Promote products at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2013)Discuss business strategies and team workDevelop press releases  WORK EXPERIENCECustomer Service, Wegman’s Food Markets, Binghamton, NY                                        August 2009-PresentInitiate customer service at cashier positionAdapt to changing situations at the storeImprove teamwork experience with working for outside services COMMUNITY INVOLVMENTCheerleading Club, SUNY Oswego                                                                                   September 2010-PresentSocial chair position: Come up with team bonding activities throughout the year and maintain team’s image                           
Kaitlin Provost graduated from SUNY Oswego, majoring in journalism with a learning agreement in photography. She grew up in five different towns all over the Northeast, eventually settling and graduating from high school in Hudson, Massachusetts. Kait now lives in the blustery town of Oswego, New York, where she can frequently be found running around like a madwoman, avoiding snow drifts taller than her head (which, incidentally, is not very tall). She has worked for her campus newspaper, The Oswegonian, as the Assistant News Editor, and is also the President of the Oswego chapter of Ed2010, a national organization which helps students break into the magazine industry. She hopes to one day work for National Geographic and travel the world.