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The Best Parts of Having a Warm Winter

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Carly McRae Student Contributor, Clemson University
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Caitlin Barkley Student Contributor, Clemson University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

1. You don’t have to turn on the heat every day

Saving money is always great! Turn that A/C unit off for awhile and just enjoy the temperature that this warm winter is bringing us, and reap the benefits with it.

2. You can rock the shorts and long-sleeve tee combo

This is my personal favorite – I love having my arms cozy while my legs enjoy the breeze. And now, I can do it in February!

 

3. You can enjoy both hot and cold foods

I am a girl who loves some soup. It’s just cool enough that I can eat it and not get overheated, and at the same time I can enjoy a bowl of ice cream on my couch without feeling like I’m in the Arctic tundra.

4. You can sleep with the windows open and not freeze to death

I love falling asleep with a cool breeze. Normally in the middle of winter this is impossible, but in this mid-temperature winter it’s perfect to crack a window and fall asleep curled up in my blankets.

 

5. You don’t have to feel like a marshmallow in puffy jackets

I own exactly one heavy winter coat, and I look like a burnt marshmallow in it. Is it warm? Yes. Is it fashionable? Negatory, ghost rider. I much prefer my lighter jackets and cardigans that I’m able to wear at the moment.

My name is Carly McRae and I'm a junior at Clemson University. I'm studying Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and am in denial that I'm more than halfway done with school. I'm a member of TakeNote, our female a cappella group, Clemson University Singers, as well as the Beta Kappa chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. I love being a Clemson tiger and am so excited to be writing for Her Campus!
Caitlin Barkley is currently a senior at Clemson University pursuing a degree in both Biology and Psychology. In 2016-2017, she served as the Campus Correspondent and Editor-in-Chief for Her Campus Clemson after joining her freshman year. She is also an ambassador with the Calhoun Honors College, a teacher with Clemson Dancers, and a member of Tiger Strut Dance Company. Caitlin is a colonizing member of the South Carolina Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, and she serves as the current Chapter President. A few of her favorite things include coffee, her Clemson ring, and fuzzy blankets! Follow her on Instagram @c_barkley19