The rumors are true . . . it’s hot in Texas! Dallas weather varies by month, but the trends tend to remain constant. Upon arrival to campus in August, people wear shorts, mini-skirts, flip-flops, tank tops, and anything that allows for breathing room from the awful humidity. The sun continues to beat its massive rays down on SMU until a random day when the raindrops fall out of nowhere. Many people are fooled by the sun and never expect rain. Invest in a sturdy umbrella, rain boots, and rain jackets. The rain may continue on for days—or only minutes—before the sun is visible again. As the winter and fall months begin, students transition into wearing jeans more often, as well as sweaters, SMU hoodies, Juicy velour suits, Ugg boots, heels, Birkenstocks, sneakers, and anoraks. Towards the end of February, as the coldest months come to a close, flip-flops are retrieved once again.
Dallas has every type of weather imaginable. But between the end of January and the middle of February, expect a day or two of snow. Although it may only be an inch or two, the administration may cancel classes depending on how icy the roads are. Be prepared to park your car in the garage because hail is always a possibility. Also, bring bug repellant! Mosquitoes are in full force during August and September. If you choose to remain in Dallas during the summer, be prepared for a high electric bill because it gets very hot and humid. This state has the most sporadic weather, so you just never know.
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Oh So Southern
Many of the students at this campus come from extremely wealthy conservative families. Most of the students are active in Greek life, and it is very hard to assimilate to the environment. The campus is not very open to diversity.
May 01, 2012
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Toasty Texas Heat
The weather in Dallas is nice most of the time for a college campus where you have to walk a lot. There are many trees and loose leaves that make it annoying while windy, and the rain is simply unstoppable. The weather overall is very manageable.
Mar 28, 2012
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That Texas Weather
I'm 18 and I've lived in Texas all my life. That does not mean that I am used to the unpredictable weather. It may be nice one day, terribly hot the next day, and snowy the day after that.
Nov 23, 2011
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