As a snowstorm sweeps into Charlottesville and winter announces that it is not going anywhere, University students bundle up to brave the cold.
Last night, www.weather.com predicted that the Charlottesville and Alberlmarle County area would receive four to eight inches of snow and wintry mix between yesterday and today.
Some students said they are not pleased with the incoming precipitation.
Third-year College student Brian Hartman said he thought he had moved away from harsh winter weather when he came to the University.
"I really hate the snow," Hartman said. "I'm from Cleveland, Ohio. I thought when I came here to the South it wouldn't snow as much as it does" in Ohio.
Fourth-year College student Camilla Wells said she dislikes wintry weather because she finds that the snow hinders her driving.
"I'm really angry because I need to drive places in my car," Wells said. "I have a Nissan Sentra and it doesn't do well in the snow."
Fourth-year College student Amanda Vincent said she avoids driving in snowy weather and will not even travel to the grocery store to stock up on warm winter food.
"I got in an accident last year and I don't drive in the snow anymore," she said.
Other students, however, find the snow to be a more pleasurable experience.
Fourth-year College student Ira Lynch said he found the snow to be relaxing.
"I love the snow," Lynch said. "It relaxes me. I get to hang out with my two girlfriends."
Second-year College student Caitlin Stapleton said there are two preparations she always makes for the snow.
"First, I must get thousands of juice boxes," Stapleton said. "Because they get you through any bad situation. And, second, I bring out my skis. And, like I do every winter season, I ski down the steps of the Rotunda."
Lynch said he too has an unusual way to prepare for the cold weather.
"I listen to 'The Eye of the Tiger' from 'Rocky' right before I go out in it," he said.
Third-year Engineering student Doug Lee said he does not make any special preparations for the snow, but he does take one action all students bearing the winter elements should follow.
"I just make sure to keep warm," he said.
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