<p>It will not be cold when you get there in September, I promise.
If you either find a friend with a car or take one of the college shuttles, you can find plenty of warm clothing either in Owatonna,MN to the south where there is Cabela’s ( a Nebraska based sporting good store with some of everything) or better yet, sometimes, a Columbia Outlet Store. Of course to the north, there is Minneapolis…lots of malls, especially the Mall of America. You can find just about anything there. Why haul all that bulky winter clothing with you?
My son is a Carleton senior. He loves having fleece lined jeans and khakis. Also, dress in layers for maximum warmth and functionality. Socks are important as are hats and mittens or gloves. But, really, it’s not THAT bad. Don’t waste time dreading the winter…Carls think of ways to enjoy it too.</p>