Weather Blues

My recent journey through Penn GSE has been a very interesting journey thus far. One of the most significant changes has been the weather adjustment. My hometown is Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I am used to wearing clothing that matches the warm weather that I experience year around. The idea of wearing a sweater in September was foreign to me and, to be honest, I was nervous about experiencing "autumn" and "winter" for the first time. Also as a person who has never seen snow before, I have no background knowledge of what others may consider "cold" weather. So far I have gathered some tips from current Penn students which I hope will be helpful in the near future. This information may be helpful for those who have never experienced a north eastern autumn and winter. Tip #1: Layering is the Key It would be advantageous to layer especially in fall when the weather varies in the early mornings and mid day. This way you are able to accommodate for with the temperature changes. Tip #2: Rain Boots Rain boots can be helpful for puddles but avoid using them to keep your feet warm because theyy do not provide good insulation Tip 3: Fleece and Wool It can become very windy in Philly so keep in mind that some materials to a better job of insulation ***More tips are forthcoming as I am made aware of more tips. For now, I am just cherishing the last warm days that I have in Pennsylvania by doing more outdoor activities. This past weekend I went to beach in Belmar, New Jersey which was relaxing and very beautiful. There is also a beach in New Jersey called Cape May which is also very popular that I plan on going to in May with some of the my colleagues. Even simplistic outdoor activities like studying on the grass outside or playing outdoor sports can help so when the temperature starts to change you will have gathered lasting memories that will keep you mind and heart warm.