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Minnesota is notorious for crazy winter weather—from cute little flurries to blizzards that could freeze even a snowman. With a foot of snow on the ground, students are expected to attend classes and carry on with their normal lives. It is nothing unusual for Minnesota. It all sounds unbearable, but somehow it is manageable. The bus services (Campus Connectors) still run their normal times, and there are undergound tunnels and skywalks known as "Gopher Ways," which intertwine through campus and provide shelter from the weather. The biggest winter hit is the increase in bills due to heating. Most apartments and houses use gas heat, prices of which have risen in recent years. Dorms, however, already have heating provisions. The best way to be prepared is by layering clothes. Heavy coats and boots are a must. But once in class, students can shed a few layers of clothes to stay comfortable. Remember, it is easier to cool down than to warm up, so stay bundled up when outside to minimize the exposure to the brutal conditions. Also, Minnesota weather changes quickly. Layering allows a student to find the comfortable body temperature without risking frostbite when outside.

Fall and spring provide the most comfortable temperatures. Most, but not all, dorm rooms have AC, so bringing along a fan is a good idea. But these two seasons do not last too long. It is perfectly normal for it to be snowing on Halloween and during spring break. But students learn to take advantage of even slightly warmer days. For a Minnesotan, 50 F is an appropriate temperature to wear shorts and a T-shirt. Overall, Minnesota weather is not for everyone. Many students get sick, develop allergies or pain, and feel depressed due to the weather. When packing for college, remember to always be prepared for the worst. Because the weather is so unpredictable, it is better to have too much than not enough.

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whitneypw

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '14

3.5

B

Cold Winters

At the University of Minnesota, we can have some very cold and snowy winters. However, classes very rarely get cancelled. The nice thing about campus is that there are underground tunnels that connect most of the buildings. This means that while walking to class, one can be inside and away from the snow for most of the time. There are also school and city buses that can get you exactly where you need to go without having to walk in the snow. The fall and spring months at the U of M are beautiful. Students are always relaxing outside and doing homework. It is a great campus throughout the entire year.

May 21, 2012

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kales3437

School Counseling and Guidance Services '11

1.9

C-

Cold. but Awesome in the Summer.

no surprise here, minneapolis is freaking cold. it warms up to the high 80s in summer, and with all of the lakes right in the city its pretty great.

May 19, 2012

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marcosemc

Political Science and Government '14

4.6

A

Minnesota Winter

Well, it is Minnesota, so one cannot simply come here and complain about how much snow there is on the ground, it is a part of it and it makes the experience unique, but that does get in the way of going out some times. Nothing major though, it just makes people more excited and appreciative of spring.

Apr 11, 2012

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