LIFE IN THE U.S.: WINTER WONDERLAND

MAKING THE MOST OF DARK, SNOWY MONTHS

AMBER CORDELL, BORIS HSIEH, OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

WINTER IS COMING! YOU HAVE 2 CHOICES:

• 1. Be scared, angry, negative, pessimistic, miserable and sit in your room

OR

• 2. Be excited, happy, positive, optimistic, adventurous and embrace winter!

I hope you choose #2!

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SURVIVE (AND THRIVE) IN WINTER:

• 1. How to dress to stay warm

• 2. How to stay healthy and safe

• 3. How to stay happy and have fun

• 4. Where to go for help

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ABOUT:

HOW TO DRESS IN WINTER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-5xJh8jSg4

HOW TO DRESS

• LAYERS!!!

• Coat

• Hat

• Mittens/Gloves

• Scarf

• Boots

• Socks

• Thermal underwear

• Sunglasses

• Moosejaw - across Eli Broad Art Museum

• Meijer

• Walmart

• Marshall

• Target

• Kohls

• Meridian Mall (Macy’s JCPenny, Dick’s Sporting Good, Yonkers, etc.)

• Tanger Outlet – Howell Michigan

• Birch Run Premium Outlet – Birch Run Michigan

WHERE TO GET CLOTHING

• Regular Coat : $40-$200

• Puffer Coat : $60-$180

• Hat : $10-$30

• Ear Muff: $10-$50

• Mittens: $5-$40

• Gloves $10-$40

• Scarf: $5-$35

• Boots: $40-$200

• Socks: $5-$20

• Thermal underwear: $20-$60

• Sunglasses: $5-$40 ( Or you can spend over $200 on really good sunglasses too)

HOW MUCH IS CLOTHING

STAYING HEALTHY

• Get sunshine (Vitamin D) and fresh air any time you can

• Exercise

• Eat fruits and vegetables

• Wash your hands

• Take a multivitamin

• Get enough rest

STAYING SAFE

• Call 911 in case of an emergency

• Leave all water taps at home slightly open so they drip continuously

• Put salt on sidewalks and steps to melt ice

• Don’t drive in bad weather and drive slowly if you must

• Keep emergency supplies (first aid kit, blankets, food, water, flashlight, extra batteries phone charger) in car and home

• Keep gas tank full

• Wear bright clothes and walk against traffic. Don’t assume drivers can see you and remember they can’t stop quickly.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ABOUT:

HOW TO PREVENT FROST BITE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXyCB_O72YY

WALKING ON ICE OR SNOW• Walk like a penguin

• Make sure you don’t have your hand in your pocket so wear gloves

• Don’t carry too many stuff

• Keep your body balanced

• Winter Season Walking Safety Tips Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0owgay_bQs

• If you don’t walk carefully, this might happenhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EMf1k4CYLU

STAYING HAPPY

• Be proactively social and don’t isolate yourself!

• Get a sunlamp to help keep Seasonal Affect Disorder and Depression away!

• Try new things and enjoy winter activities!

• Keep a gratitude journal!

HAVING FUN• Ice Skating

• Skiing/snowboarding/snow shoeing/sledding

• Make a snowman and snow angels!

• Have snow fights!

• Play board games, video games, and cards; making puzzles

• Cook and invite friends over for dinner

• Take photographs

• Go bowling, play billiards, watch movies or go shopping with friends

• Drink Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Tea

• Take a vacation somewhere warm (and take us with you)!

DO’S AND DON’TS OF WINTER ACTIVITIES

DO THIS

DON’T DO THIS

DO THIS

DON’T DO THIS

DO THIS

DON’T DO THIS

DO THIS

DON’T DO THIS

DO THIS

DON’T END UP LIKE THIS

IF YOU DO END UP LIKE THE MOOSE, DO THIS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qoittMUoaA

DON’T EVER DO THIS

AND LASTLY

OR ANY COLORED SNOW…

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP?

• MSU Counseling Center

• MSU Police

• Olin Health Center

• OISS

• Academic Advisors

• Residence Mentors

• OCAT Aides

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?