<p>Minnesota is a great school in a lot of ways, but having grown up in Minneapolis, and having received my Master’s Degree from U of MN, I will warn you - It’s FREEZING! It will be a big shock for you coming from California. I moved away for 8 or so years, and when I returned to do my Masters, I froze my behind off.
The winters in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and just about everywhere else will be much milder for you, so please keep that in mind. ( Just keeping’ it real for you!)</p>