Hi friends and welcome to my page! I'm Emily, a '25 from a town where winter rarely comes to visit and departs after only a few days. In my spare time, I love to read fiction novels, bake cinnamon rolls, play card games, solve riddles, delve into conspiracy theories, and engage in any water activity. I'm thrilled you're here and hope you enjoy!
Growing up, we've all heard about people wishing for a white Christmas and comparing the snowy December landscape to a winter wonderland. However, if you're someone who typically sports shorts and works on their Chaco tan during winter, the idea of coming to a school where temperatures dip into the negatives can seem a bit daunting.
Not to fear! From someone who's been in your shoes, I'll be the first to say that the transition from sunny to snow days is a very welcome change, so long as you have the right equipment. Which brings us to the main event: the winter survival guide!
First thing's first: staying warm is essential, and one of the best ways to keep out the cold is to pack on the layers. For example, in my first week I've been wearing leggings under my jeans and thermal shirts under my sweaters. Another top tip to staying warm is protecting the extremities! Gloves are an essential, and wool socks go a long way. Since water has a way of working its way into sneakers, snow boots keep your feet nice and dry. They also provide more traction so there are fewer slips on icy patches.
Next on the agenda is reaching out to dorm friends. In the colder months, many students spend more time in their dorms, as it's easier to study in the dorms than walk to the library. Winter is known to be a great time to bond with floormates, so if you need a study break, knock on a neighbor's door!
Finally, go outside! Dartmouth has a way of making the outdoors accessible, as we have free student rentals for ice skates for skating on Occom pond and snow sleds for riding down the hills on the golf course. Additionally, we had a campus-wide snowball fight on the Green commemorating the first snowfall of the term! With winter carnival coming up, as well as snowboarding and skiing opportunities on Dartmouth's ski lift, there will continue to be plenty of options to get students outdoors!
I am writing this blog post as I enter week 9 of my spring term. The weather is so sunny, refreshing, and awesome (it reminds me a lot of the weather in California). I am dedicating this post as a reflection on my week 8.
Some of you planning to attend Dartmouth as international students may be thinking, "How will I celebrate the family weekend at Dartmouth?" Isn't it something I need a family for? How will my family get to Dartmouth from the far ends of the earth?
May so far has been full of spending time with friends, FoCo ice-cream, and enjoying the weather. If you're wondering what spring looks like at Dartmouth, look no further!
Honestly, there is no such thing as a normal Friday at Dartmouth, and I just had my most spontaneous and memorable day during my time at Dartmouth so far.
Snow sledding on the golf course!
