<p>Helloooo, I am considering to apply for MAC either on ED2 or RD.
I love everything about MAC, but one thing that makes me worried is
its climate. Minnesota is known as one of the coldest areas in the States....
and I am terribly weak at cold weather. Of course, hesitating over whether to apply
or not just because of the weather problem seems like short-sighted or stupid... but
spending 4 years in a terrible weather doesn't seem to provide me with
happy, normal college life, you know-_-</p>
<p>So... I am asking you guys especially who live in Minnesota or MAC itself! Is it
really really cold? to the extent you cannot concentrate on studying?
(please consider I especially hate cold weather^^;; waiting for the replies~)</p>
<p>Where are you from? Because, that could make a huge difference.
I’m also applying to Mac RD. While I’m not from Minnesota, I live in South Dakota…which can be just as bad if not worse at times (i.e. lately, we’ve been lucky to break above 0). Of course I’ve become slightly immune to the frigidness, but I think you should be fine. You’re first winter might be tough, but I wouldn’t say that it would deprive you of a happy, normal college life. Also, it isn’t cold all school year long…and having a few weeks of winter away from Minnesota for winter break will help too. You should definitely apply if that’s your only concern.</p>
<p>heres the deal about our winters: they are unpredictable. we had snow in september. then it was 60 (which is warm for us) two weeks later. while our winters get cold (so get a nice winter jacket. dont go on whats fashionable…go for whats warm) our other seasons are awesome. my favorites being fall and summer. i visited the mac campus in the fall this year and the leaves were gorgeous! they were all beautiful shades of red orange and yellow!</p>
<p>as for happy college life, dont worry about that! if anything, it adds to the experience…with snowball fights, snowforts, sledding, skiing, ice skating! </p>
<p>so dont let the cold scare you away from minnesnowta.</p>
<p>I’m from Minnesota and go to school in California. I actually look forward to coming back to Minnesota for winter break because of the snow… sledding, running around in the snow, etc. Freshman year I went to UST (transferred out) which is just down the street from Mac… and it can get cold walking from class to class but it’s not a huge deal. It makes one appreciate the warmth more. And it definitely does not hurt study habits. If anything it makes it easier to study because one wants to just stay in the library and not go outside, haha.</p>
<p>My daughter is in her first year at Mac and absolutely loves it. She is from California and says the cold has not bothered her at all. She said the only students that are complaining are from tropical climates like the Caribbean.</p>
<p>It’s rather cold. I’m from Wisconsin and Minnesota is rumored to be less snowy, as well as colder than us. However, the Macalester campus is well laid out and from what I could tell when I visited, well heated. It will be cold, but it will be worth it for the people and academics. Plus, after the first month or so you’ll get used to the supreme cold, and appreciate the first spring day more than ever before :P</p>
<p>I’m from Hawaii and live in Minneapolis, right across the river from MAC. It’s perfectly manageable. Is it really cold? Of course! Is there snow? You betcha! Dress right and participate in winter events and sports. You’ll have a blast. I’ve learned to ski and skate. Everything is heated and constructed to deal with winter. I now can’t really imagine living without the change of seasons (OK, actually I can, but I really like the change of seasons). Weather here should be the least of your concerns.</p>
<p>My daughter, who always hated our east coast winters, is at Mac and finds the winters aren’t bad at all. She tells me that, whereas winter means grey skies where we live, in St Paul the winter skies are usually bright blue – that makes a big difference in how everyone feels and acts. Of course, the fact that Minnesotans are so friendly and warm hearted helps too.</p>
And it definitely does not hurt study habits. If anything it makes it easier to study because one wants to just stay in the library and not go outside, haha.</p>