By Ripon Media in College Days on November 21, 2016
By: Emily Janssen
Winter in Wisconsin is a long and frigid time where people hunker down and wait for that far distant day when spring will come again. Whether this is your first Wisconsin winter or you’ve lived here your entire life, you might find these tips helpful as you brave the cold.
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Wear warm clothes
This may seem like a no-brainer, but sweaters and slippers and other warm articles of clothing are helpful in the winter. If you’re cold put on a sweater or an extra pair of socks, you’ll be surprised by how much it helps.
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Hats, coats and mittens are everyone’s friends
Coats are probably obvious, but hats and mittens are equally important. A hat that covers your ears is an extremely good idea, especially if you have a lot of classes in Rodman or Storzer. Mittens and gloves are good for keeping your fingers nimble whether you have five minutes before you have to begin to furiously take notes or if you want to take the world’s most amazing snow picture.
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Starbucks
Winter is the season for appreciating the fact that there is a Starbucks on campus. Stop by before your morning classes to get coffee or hot chocolate or whatever else strikes your fancy to savor. Plus you can get all kinds of muffins and donuts as well.
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‘Tis the season for loads of blankets
Blankets are a wonderful and comfortable way to keep warm. Keep a couple fuzzy throw blankets in your dorm to cuddle in while you do homework.
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Go outside and come back in
This one is less a tip for staying warm and more of a trick for your brain. If you’re cold and don’t have any more sweaters or blankets (or simply don’t want to put any more of them on), put on your coat and go outside for a while. When you come back inside, your dorm will seem warmer by comparison.
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Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is a wonderful treat for a cold evening. Plus, it is easy to make in a microwave! If you’re in the mood for a warm drink and don’t want to venture out into the cold to go to Starbucks, you can always whip something like this up in your dorm.
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