Mother Nature has been a little out of whack with her weather choices lately, but there are still plenty of days left on campus where it’s going to be COLD! Everyone hates that chilly, windy walk to the library, especially coming from Smith or Langdon. In order to keep your insides from turning to icicles, here are a few tips for the upcoming cold winter days:
1. Wear a scarf! It’s not just a style accessory for girls on campus, guys can wear them too! If you’re too macho to sport the floral print pashmina, try splurging some of that flex cash on a PSU scarf from the bookstore. Not only will you be supporting your Panthers, but you’ll be amazed at how warm your body is when your chest gets a little extra coverage!
2. Hit the Gym! Summer’s on its way and that means beach season. Even if you aren’t looking to blast away the winter weight, getting your heart rate up is a great way to warm up and cheer up. Wearing shorts without freezing your legs off will feel amazing and those endorphins will turn any smile upside down and make you feel awesome about yourself!
3. Yoga a GO GO! Alright ladies, we know you love those yoga pants. There’s no doubt their comfy, cute, and stylish, but you are literally freezing you’re butts off in this weather! Save the yogas for lounging in the dorm and working out—stick to jeans or thicker sweat pants to save your legs from the cold!
4. Get Cozy in the HUB! The fireplace lounge is a great place to warm your bones and zone out for a little while. Grab a friend and gab about the latest gossip or cuddle up with the newest edition of The Clock!
5. Oh la la, Le Chocolat Chaud! Hot chocolate is quick and delicious way to warm your body head to toe! Every café on campus is stocked with the delectable drink so save some of that flex cash for a brisk day and savor the sweet treat!
6. Keep It Down, Will Ya! If you’re living on campus, chances are you’ve got some thick white blinds for those windows in your room. The view is pretty and all…but take advantage of those babies! Close them all the way when your room gets too chilly. The heat that stays inside, instead of seeping out the windows, will keep you nice and cozy while doing homework or sleeping.
7. Learn to Love Long Socks! The best thing about cold weather is nobody can see what you’re wearing underneath your layers. Save the ankle socks for spring. Whip out those lime green knee-highs you bought for school spirit day in high-school or the Rudolph socks Mom bought you last year as a stocking stuffer. No one will see them underneath your jeans! Body temperature is greatly affected by the extremities (fingers and toes) so if those long socks keep those ‘tosies’ warm, chances are the rest of you will be too!