Get warm clothes after you arrive and you’ll be fine.
You’ll buy yourself a nice warm coat, hat, and mittens once you arrive over there.
What would your adult self tell you if you said “I passed up a fantastic opportunity because I was afraid of winter” ?
@Gpa348 I grew up in Tennessee, was always cold there in the winter, Really!, hated the cold. I have since lived in Minnesota, Utah, Colorado and now live in Michigan. I no longer hate the cold (ok it is getting a little old in April!) You will need to be properly prepared for the cold. Make sure you have a budget to purchase the necessary items after you get to Maine. You won’t find the right gear in Tennessee. Embrace this, this is a great opportunity and will be a great adventure!
You will need a warm down coat, it’s a good idea to get a longer one that covers your thighs to keep your legs warm. You may be able to get one at a thrift store to stay in your budget, but it needs to be good quality. Your new friends at Bates will be able to help steer you to the brands that are good quality and will keep you warm. You’ll also need at least one good pair of warm boots. Then hats, gloves/mittens, warm socks and some fleece jackets and sweaters to layer.
I went to UTK and you can get a good education there but really this opportunity at Bates is something special. You applied there for a reason, go for it and make the best of it.
@MYOS1634 Thanks !
Focus on the positives of this incredible opportunity. You can always move south later if you really hate the cold, but you may find some good things about it. Assume that you will be homesick and that it will take you a while to adjust, but over time you will likely be very grateful for the education, opportunities, and the people you’ll meet. And start lining up your summer job now!
@elena13 I can afford my expected contribution