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Simmons students have a love/hate relationship with Mother Nature. It is usually hat-and-gloves season from the end of November through March. And despite what you may hear, it is not always a blizzard in Boston—the city is privy to all four seasons. The fall in New England is legendry, and it’s a perfect “welcome back” to returning students in September. The trees glow with oranges and reds, illuminating the city in a whole new light. The long duration of snow season cuts into the mild weather of spring. The heat of summer comes quickly and can be intense. The humidity of the city causes many students without air conditioning to sweat and leave their room for ice cream. Rooftops make excellent tanning beds.

Yes, it snows in Boston and temperatures are freezing, but this can be both a positive and a negative for students.  Nor’easters—as snowstorms here are called—brings enough white for snow angels and snowmen in the quad, but it also impairs the trip to class, especially for students living off campus. The city is slow to shut down under the threat of white, so do not expect too many snow days. The snowplows work through the night, clearing a way for cars to move in and out of the city. Students must fend for themselves on the sidewalk, so bring some good boots. The hike to the Main Campus Building from the Residence Campus can be as difficult as trudging up Mount Everest. Some Bostonians have adopted alternative methods, like cross-country skis for faster transportation.

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magsbrown15

Visual Arts '15

1.9

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Boston Weather Is Very Unpredictable

Apparently we had a mild winter this year...it got into the teens during the day at the coldest and it's currently may and it's still hovering in the 50s. The fall, however, was spectacular. Very warm.

May 02, 2012

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maggiebe

Nursing '15

4.2

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New England

There is typical New England weather here. This past year there was hardly ever any snow, and when it did snow, it went away pretty fast. It rains a lot though.

Apr 07, 2012

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sarahcc9

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

2.3

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The Walks Are Tough

The weather doesn't affect being on campus very much, but having to walk back and forth from the academic campus seems much longer in the rain/snow.

Dec 30, 2011

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