My First Winter
For those of you that are used to warmer temperatures like myself, going to school in the Midwest or anywhere up North may seem a bit taboo. This year was my first winter experience. Here are a few tips that I’ve learned along the way:
- Stock up on winter gear over spring or summer
This may seem crazy to some, but prior to moving to Ohio for the Fisher MAcc program I owned ZERO coats. I had some light jackets, but I was not prepared at all for weather less than 50 degrees. My advice: get your winter gear in spring or summer! Most retail stores have a great clearance selection and you can find gloves, heavy coats, scarves, and boots for a great price.
- Buy an Ice Scraper!
These things cost about $10 and are a must-have for early mornings. Also, allow yourself an extra five minutes in the morning to defrost and de-ice your car.
- Scarlet and Grey Skies
During the winter months, the sun is not out nearly as much. This does not mean you will never see sun, but it’s just something to get used to. What I learned is not to let the weather dictate your mood or your day. We are all here to learn-- don’t let some clouds put a damper on your day.
- Thank You, Fisher Tunnels
I’m not sure who thought of this ingenious idea, but I’d personally like to say "thank you." In classrooms, there are hooks where you can hang your coat. If you want to run out and grab a cup of coffee from the café in the next building over, you can leave your coat hanging and take the tunnels to four of the buildings on the Fisher College of Business campus. The tunnels are useful not only in cold weather when you don’t feel like putting on your coat, but also just to avoid the rain and stay dry.
Winter officially began December 21st and ends March 20th. With that being said, there is still plenty of time for winter weather as it is only mid-January. So far, it has been very mild (knock on wood). To put it in perspective, it has only snowed three times to date. As a reference, here is a helpful link to look at weather averages for Columbus, OH.
Don’t let the fear of the unknown stop you from pursuing your dreams of attending the Fisher College of Business. The winter season isn’t so bad!