We all know the feeling of dread when our alarm goes off in the morning and we have to actually go to class—but when you go to school in New England during the winter, the struggle is extra real. Your bed is so relaxing and warm, that the thought of going outside in the freezing cold is beyond painful. When you eventually do lift yourself from the comfort of your bed and bundle up in 5 thousand layers of clothing, these thoughts are bound to run through your head:
1. How badly do I need to go to this class?
Is there a quiz today? Are the lecture notes posted online? Are we going over particularly important content? These are all very important questions right now.
2. Is it raining/snowing/sleeting/hailing? If so, am I sure I need to go?
If I need to put on anything that is water-repellent, my already dwindling motivation will drop even further.
3. Wow, that wind is cold.
Would it be this cold without the wind? Your eyes are watering and your lips are numb, and you’ve been outside for about 30 seconds.
4. This class literally could not get farther away from my dorm.
Did I schedule my classes on the moon or something? Why would they even make the campus so spread out? I should write a letter of complaint.
5. I would write a letter, that is, if I’m ever able to feel my fingertips again.
You’re trying to answer a text but your fingers are operating in slow motion. You need a pair of those technology-friendly gloves if you’re going to stay at this school.
6. I need a warm coffee or hot chocolate right now.
Where’s the Dunks?
7. Am I still not there?
This is really unbelievable.
8. Should I buy a bike or something to get there quicker?
But with all the snow on the ground I’d probably crash and injure myself on my maiden voyage.
9. STOP BEING SO WINDY PLEASE.
Please.
10. I’m almost there!
The hard work has almost paid off, and I’m ready to learn! At this point I can conquer anything.
11. This classroom is the warmest room I’ve ever been in.
And it feels mighty fine.
12. In an hour, I’m going to have to go outside again.
Maybe I could just curl up and take a nap here, I don’t think the next lecture will mind me sprawled out on the floor.
13. Can’t it just be spring yet?
How many months until May?