<p>Thanks for the responses. I have no doubt we would find great places to buy appropriate winter clothing. What I am wondering is more about lifestyle. It is hard for a Californian to imagine being indoors for several months of the year. Do students tend to go outdoors only to scurry as fast as possible from one indoor location to the next? During the winter months, do people stand outside and talk or is it just too cold for that? I know these questions seem ridiculous to all those who are used to cold climates…sorry!</p>