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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utica chapter.

In Utica, winter has made its appearance. I do not enjoy most parts of winter, except for an excuse to stay inside and cuddle with a blanket and movie. I know how easy it is to want to stay in bed all day, but that is not always possible. Here are some tips to make winter a little more bearable:

  1. Find a hobby that you enjoy. For me, it is arts and crafts, particularly sewing. Just walking into a craft store can do wonders for me.

  2. Invest in some nice and warm hats, gloves and scarves. Walking to class can be really dreadful if you are not dressed warmly.

  3. Before you step out into the cold, brew a cup of hot coffee or tea! It May also help keep your hands warm.

  4. If you have a car, make sure you are warming it up for a few minutes before using it! Yes, this one may be obvious, but who would want to get into a cold car anyway?!

  5. Plan a day where you can just stay in and hangout in a cozy pair of sweatpants and watch some holiday movies to get you into the spirit!

I hope that these tips help you get through the chilly winter! Winter doesn’t have to be the worst!

 

Obsessive cat lover and crafter!I am a Sophmore at Utica college with a major in Psychology Child-Life Major. I hope to work with children in the hospital someday.
Bianca Nitti

Utica '20

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.