This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Trying to get to class when there’s twenty feet of snow should be worth an extra credit point or two. It’s mushy, fluffy, and generally disgusting. Not only is walking super difficult, but you can’t see anything. Thanks, New England weather!

What’s worse than having to wake up earlier so you have enough time to deal with the snow on your way to class? Tripping in it when you’re in a rush. Here are some tips for making the most of your embarrassing fall.

Save your coffee! Avoid losing a drop of the substance that will allow you to further take on the day.

This is you, walking to class.

But instead, this happens:

Or maybe, you’re wearing the wrong shoes.

Even worse, it was on the stairs!

So, you’re down in the snow.

You make it clear to disgruntled onlookers that this was a surprise.

But you know it was essentially the worst minute of this hour.

You’d honestly just rather stay there.

Where are the people to help you up?

Oh, there they are!

They’re all “Are you okay?” and you’re like: