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There is only one word for Upland weather: extreme. The summer months tend to usher in heat that, while bearable, demands that students dress lightly and position fans by their beds just so they can sleep without waking up stuck to their sheets. And the winter in Upland is a miserable thing—a season of chilly temperatures and biting winds and, on occasion, stupendously huge snow drifts (perhaps the most redeeming part of the season). Upland, being in Northern Indiana, conforms to a flatness that would make a Kansas native scream, "It's just like home!" Though there is a forest just next to Taylor, when the leaves fall, it provides no windbreak, leaving students at the mercy of the gusts.

Fall and spring are far more temperate and pleasant. They're not perfect, of course. Autumn, in particular, is prone to frequent and intense rainstorms that drench the campus for hours on end. Altogether, incoming students would be wise to bring a variety of supplies for the academic year: light, breathing clothes and a fan for spring and summer; raincoats, boots, and umbrellas for fall; and heavy jackets and scarves for winter.

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saraandler

Divinity, Ministry, and Pre-Theology '14

3.8

B+

Rollercoaster

Since there aren't a lot of buildings to keep wind out, the wind plays a huge factor. When it's cold, it's really cold! But when it's hot, it's really hot!

Aug 15, 2011

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Prairie6

Social Studies Teacher Education '14

2.3

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Brrrrrr

Since Taylor is in the Midwest the winters are brutal. The cornfields result in wind tunnels that makes students dread walking across campus to classes. However, everyone appreciates the nice summer weather and the entire campus flocks to the front lawns to hang out during the beginning and end of the school year. Just watch out for those middle months!

Aug 12, 2011

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Sunshine8

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

3.5

B

TU's Crazy Weather

It's Indiana weather for sure, but in Upland it can get pretty windy! Girls be careful wearing skirts here! Other than the windy weather there are fantastic sunsets and the weather isn't usually drastic.

Aug 12, 2011

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Summer Greenery

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Summer Greenery Scenic lawns by the Rice Bell Tower.

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Wengatz in Winter

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Wengatz in Winter This is the guys' dorm, Wengatz. It is identical to the girls' dorm next to it, Olson Hall. As you can see, it snows a lot in January.

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Taylor University at sunset

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Taylor University at sunset The main entrance to Taylor, showing the Rupp Communication Arts building on the right, Zondervan Library on the left, and the Rice Bell Tower in the middle.

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