How Students Are Combating the Cold

By Gus Wilson ‘25

Photo from NMH Flickr

As November arrives and the weather turns chilly, NMH students adapt to the cold in different ways: Plant and Properties clears out paths for us to walk freely upon and an NMH student who forgot their jacket back home had to wear their blanket to class. Of course, there is always the student who wears T-shirts and shorts in the middle of a snowstorm.

Many of the athletes participating in winter sports, especially skiers, find unique ways to keep warm. One of NMH’s varsity alpine skiers, Ying Kay Leung ’26, says he “creates a special concoction of liquid to help him keep warm throughout practice.” 

He takes consistent breaks to warm up and drinks his warm mixture. He will also wear his thermal suit to help him retain body heat.

One student, Kelvin Cheung, ‘25, says he wears “beanies, gloves, and hand warmers” to stay warm. Layering is essential in this weather, with many students opting to wear thermal underwear, sweaters, large puffer jackets, and whatever else they can find to keep some warmth in their bodies. 

No one likes shivering outside in the cold, and layering properly can make being outside in the cold an enjoyable, warm experience rather than a perpetual fight with the wind and chilliness. 

Many students opt to stay inside their dorm, rarely leaving only out of necessity, such as attending class or getting dinner in the dining hall. Staying inside their warm bed, maybe taking a trip to the stove to warm up some tea or hot chocolate. Caleb Cheung, ‘26, enjoys “cooking some ramen in the kitchen when it gets too cold.” 

NMH students exemplify the creativity and resourcefulness of the school, finding unique ways to combat the November chill. Some students turn into puffballs, wearing so many layers you couldn’t count them on both hands, and others spend their whole day inside the dorm, turning as pale as the snow. Everyone is different, and it's up to you to decide how you deal with the bitter weather.