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Helpful Hints: Ways to get around Campus during Bad Weather

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

Was that rain on Thursday? Or snow? What was that stuff persisting on blowing right into my face?
 
Like it or not it looks like the wintery weather has arrived and we must resign ourselves to a lot of wet days and dropping temperatures. As much as we want to curl up in sweatpants and blankets in our toasty dorm rooms, we must emerge for class and the wonderful co-curricular involvements that keep us so busy.
 
So don’t let the bad weather keep you indoors! Here are a few sneaky ways to cross campus with limited exposure to the elements.
 
First year students, it is time to discover these special routes if you have not already. The routes marked with black diamonds are extra tricky to figure out on your own so be prepared to ask for directions or for the first time go with someone who are already familiar with this shortcut. Please note that following these directions will add a few minutes onto your travel time so plan accordingly. 

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Cady Lang is a junior (class of 2014) at Ithaca College, where she is studying as a journalism major with English and art history minors. Cady is currently the Editor in Chief of 360 Magazine, Ithaca College's narrative style publication. She is also a staff writer and blogger for the college's award-winning newspaper, The Ithacan and a frequent contributor to Buzzsaw Magazine, the college's alternative magazine. She also has experience as an intern for Condé Nast and Diablo Magazine. She is devoted to art, culture and brunch. She hopes to pursue to a career in magazine journalism. Follow her on twitter: @cadylang.