You asked:
When going out on a cold night, I never want to deal with my coat once I get to my destination. Any tricks you’ve seen other students use?
Most of the time, students either leave their coat behind or find a place to stash it out of the way. At a party, it's not a good idea to put your coat in someone's room -- anyone who’s found a locked door and had to go home without a coat at the end of the night will tell you that. Any time you leave your coat and walk away, you're taking a risk that it will be damaged, dirty or missing when you return. So if you know someone in charge, ask to put your coat somewhere safe.
If you’re headed to a party or club where there’s no coat check, the crowd will keep the temperatures toasty anyway, so consider leaving your coat at home or in the car. If you're worried you’ll freeze, put on a warm sweater over that T-shirt. Wear a scarf and gloves that can be stuffed into a pocket or bag for extra warmth, if needed.
In the end, you have three choices: One, carry your coat; two, don't wear it; or three, entrust it with someone else and hope it's still there at the end of the night. If you must leave your coat, remove valuables from pockets and keep them with you. Better to lose clothing than to go home without your clothing, wallet and phone.About the R.A.
School: College of William and Mary
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology and English lit
Her deal: This is Liz’s second year as an R.A. for freshmen. She is also involved in several campus activities, including pep band and the belly dance club.
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