1. LIFE IN THE U.S.:
WINTER WONDERLAND
MAKING THE MOST OF DARK, SNOWY MONTHS
AMBER CORDELL, BORIS HSIEH, OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
2. 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!
3. 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
4. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ABOUT:
HOW TO DRESS IN
WINTER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-5xJh8jSg4
5. HOW TO DRESS
• LAYERS!!!
• Coat
• Hat
• Mittens/Gloves
• Scarf
• Boots
• Socks
• Thermal underwear
• Sunglasses
6. • Moosejaw - across Eli Broad Art Museum
• Meijer
• Walmart
• Marshall
• Target
WHERE TO GET
• Kohls
CLOTHING
• Meridian Mall (Macy’s JCPenny, Dick’s Sporting Good, Yonkers, etc.)
• Tanger Outlet – Howell Michigan
• Birch Run Premium Outlet – Birch Run Michigan
7. • Regular Coat : $40-$200
• Puffer Coat : $60-$180
• Hat : $10-$30
• Ear Muff: $10-$50
• Mittens: $5-$40
HOW MUCH IS
• Gloves $10-$40
• Scarf: $5-$35
CLOTHING
• Boots: $40-$200
• Socks: $5-$20
• Thermal underwear: $20-$60
• Sunglasses: $5-$40 ( Or you can spend over $200 on really good sunglasses too)
8. 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
9. 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.
10. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ABOUT:
HOW TO PREVENT FROST
BITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXyCB_O72YY
11. 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 Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0owgay_bQs
• If you don’t walk carefully, this might happen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EMf1k4CYLU
12. 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!
13. 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)!
