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Thankfully, the weather at NIU is pretty predictable, although the extremes are maddening and majorly inconvenient. It will be scorching when school begins in August, and the limited air conditioning is futile in the oven-like dorm rooms. Bring light clothing and a fan for the first two months or risk becoming that guy or girl who people don’t like getting into the elevator with. In late September or early October, you’ll probably be ready for a break anyway, so make your way home and switch out your clothing to slightly warmer apparel. If you can’t make it home, you can probably build an adequate, affordable late-fall wardrobe at the local Wal-Mart. Winter is by far the worst season at NIU, and you’ll need to start preparing for cold weather in early November. This isn’t grade school—snow days are a pipe dream that will only be granted with the arrival of the next ice age. Hats, scarves, and gloves are a must, and a good pair of boots will save you the agony of sitting through class in wet socks. If you have an embarrassingly huge winter coat, bring it and worry about what the fashionistas will say later. In DeKalb, cold weather has a way of coming back from the dead like a villain in a scary movie. It could be mid-March and sunny, but you can’t let your guard down—save the sandals and shorts for April. The nicest weather is probably in May, which is, of course, when you will be leaving for the summer.

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shamekap

'15

Elementary Education

3.5

B

Weather Versus Inconvience

there hasnt been any inconvience to me just because of the weather.

Dec 16, 2011

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ashley248

'15

Psychology

1.9

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Rain Rain Go Away!

I have not been here for a winter yet but I hear it is not pleasant. There have been a number of rain storms here since I have been here and it is very annoying to have to get to class since the buses are usually very overcrowded and the wind is very bad.

Nov 14, 2011

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msbluebarrie

'15

Art Teacher Education

1.2

D

Local Weather.

Because parking is so bad on campus I am often parking blocks outside the campus leaving me to trudge through whatever weather happening. I'm also an Art student so this makes carrying projects around more difficult than usual.

Oct 15, 2011

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