By Alina Rezepova, StaffWriter
Sometimes waking up on a cold morning and leaving a warm bed can feel nearly impossible. In cold weather, morning classes seem even more difficult than usual, and the thought of a warm blanket often overpowers the sense of responsibility.
Cold for students becomes a feeling of discomfort and sometimes even stress. Although the cold weather is not a reason to skip classes at all, the desire to attend them disappears.
“I do not usually miss class because of the cold, even though I wish I did some days,” said Summer Lissy, a freshman majoring in accounting.
For many students, their future education remains a priority, and cold weather does not become a reason to skip classes. Despite sharp morning wind and sometimes almost freezing conditions, students continue to attend classes with a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the importance of their academic path.
“I usually do not miss classes because of the cold. Winter in Florida is not extreme, so it is still manageable to go to campus. Sometimes it is harder to get out of bed in the morning when it is cold, but I still try to attend because my classes are important, said Juan Roa, a senior majoringin marketing.
It is at such moments that a person’s discipline plays a crucial role. The ability to overcome the urge to stay warm and complete scheduled duties often determines whether a cold morning is productive or wasteful.
Equally important is the issue of concentration, which is often raised in conversations about studying on cold mornings. With reduced energy, staying focused is possible only with proper prioritization.
Adaptation to weather conditions also plays an important role. Constant cold makes people get used to it, and over time, such weather causes less anxiety and stress. During this period, it is especially important to maintain the body and not give in to laziness. In this case, a cup of coffee or tea in the morning helps not only to keep warm, but also to cheer up, setting the pace for the whole day.
“I usually get a hot drink to keep me warm and stay focused. I feel like the cold slows my brain,” said Lissy.
Warm drinks and small rewards help to cope with winter apathy and are also a good motivation to get out of bed in the morning and go to classes, and along the way, picking up your favorite treats.
However, not all students can manage the cold so easily. Some people become much lazier than on warmer days. Cold can negatively affect mood, as well as cause increased anxiety and emotional exhaustion.
“Cold weather affects my desire to get up from my bed because it makes me not want to go out and do things. The cold also makes me lazy because I would rather be warm,” said Brianna Ortega, a sophomore majoring in sports business.
In academic settings, the effect of cold weather seems more situational, and depends on whether students are uncomfortable in the classroom.
“I do not think cold reduces concentration, unless you are cold in class and cannot focus,” saidOrtega.
As a result, cold weather affects students in different ways. For some, this is a test of discipline;for others, it is a real factor of fatigue, but most agree that winter changes the rhythm, and everyone must cope with it in their own way.
