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High on the list of complaints about Boston is its weather. Most New Englanders are used to the unpredictable changes in temperature and humidity that can occur here, but students who were lucky enough to grow up in the presence of palm trees might get a rude awakening. Boston winters seem to last from mid-October to early April, which is basically the entire school year. In one recent April, snow fell during the last week of class. In the seemingly eternal winter, temperatures can be as low as five degrees below zero. What’s worse than the snow and bitter cold is the incessant wind, which can gust so fast that people are literally pushed down the street.

The good thing about Boston’s weather is the sincere appreciation you’ll acquire for sunny days, warm days, tropical vacations, and your home away from Boston—unless of course you’re from New England. Though there are plenty of days to wish you had a personal chauffeur to keep you out of the cold, Boston does have its time in the sunshine. Late spring and summer times are beautiful and don’t reach nearly the same scorching temperatures as other East Coast cities. Summertime brings humidity, thus frizzy hair, but many Bostonians relish these days as a refreshing solace from the icy, wet days of winter, even if things do get a bit sticky.

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donedwards

'15

Journalism

3.5

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Unpredicatable

Its New England. You never know if its gonna be frigid, snowing, or just breezy. Get used to it.

Dec 11, 2011

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dreamteam1428

'15

Film and Video Studies

3.5

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It's New England, You Get Used to It...Eventually

I grew up in New England, so I'm used to the inconsistent weather. One day it wil be 90 degrees, but the next day will be cold and rainy. My advice: always have an umbrella and a jacket, because the weather can change with a snap of the fingers. The weather hasn't affected my campus experience, because there are plenty of things to do outside/inside. I have heard Californians complain about the weather, but if you live in Boston, you have to get used to the weather pretty quick.

Nov 27, 2011

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arbuzik02

'14

Marketing

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Winter Doesn't Hinder Daily Life

Since we are located in Boston, New England weather and a cold winter are hard to escape. Yet since campus is so small, the weather isn't a hindrance to daily life in my opinion. Classes get canceled rarely, and if you live on-campus it is never difficult to get to any of the college buildings.

Jul 31, 2011

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