Winter
1. Winter: What Can it Do to You? What Can You Do for Yourself?
Many students from really hot countries, such as Malaysia and Singapore, have reported that they come to enjoy cooler weather, once they are used to it and feel more energetic than they do at home. But we do all need to adapt our behaviour a little to cope with the winter.
2. Keeping Warm
Natural fabrics are better than man-made ones for keeping warm. Cotton, wool or even silk next to the skin make a world of difference. This goes for socks as well as main items of clothing.
3. Dressing in layers.
Dressing in layers helps trap warm air inside your clothing. Several thin layers keep you warmer than one or two thick ones.
4. What you wear under your clothing
What you wear under your clothing can make a big difference without making a negative fashion statement! Many shops stock thermal underwear, specially designed to add warmth while being thin enough not to show through your more elegant garments! Thin t-shirts, cotton roll neck sweaters etc. will serve a similar purpose.
5. A different wardrobe is needed in the winter.
A different wardrobe is needed in the winter. Home students often remark on the number of international students who dress in shorts, t-shirts and sandals in their place of residence, even in mid-winter. British residents dress warmly in the house as well as out-of-doors to avoid high heating bills.
6. Most British people do not leave their heating on at night
Most British people do not leave their heating on at night except in the very coldest weather. Not only is this expensive but many consider it unhealthy to breathe heated air all night. If you are cold at night, you might consider investing in a really good quality duvet or quilt. These come in a range of thicknesses and materials. The cheapest is not necessarily the best. Stores such as BHS, Atkinsons and Sunwin House on The Moor stock a reasonably-priced range.