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[efreisone]

Thank you all! Cue anxiety that I was counting on several pairs of leather riding boots. With treatment spray will they be less than destroyed if I stick to sidewalks? Primarily going to be ubering for any significant distances. I don't own any snow boots, but they sound bulky lol.

Everything I've tried to buy online to wear is delayed by the storm too >:(

Depends on how fresh the snow is -- I wear my treated boots after sidewalks have been plowed and just try my best to avoid any puddles (which is where the salt will really get you). But you can't always count on sidewalks being plowed, and below 10-20 degrees, riding boots won't keep you nearly as warm as snow boots.

If you've got a larger budget, you can always go with a brand like Blondo or Merrell. They have casual boots that repel salt and water and will get you through everything but the worst of cold days.

I know all this seems rather dramatic, but I HATE THE COLD so much and I'm trying to get a feel of how miserable I will be going to law school in the north. It will make a legitimate difference in my daily life/happiness.

FWIW, the worst of it only lasts about a week, and there is a lot to cold weather living that is awesome -- fireplaces, spiked hot cocoa, snow days, sledding, the feeling you get when coming inside after a super chilly day. If natural beauty counts for anything, seeing any city frosted with snow or ice after a storm is really pretty amazing.

[texasellewoods]

Thank you all! Cue anxiety that I was counting on several pairs of leather riding boots. With treatment spray will they be less than destroyed if I stick to sidewalks? Primarily going to be ubering for any significant distances. I don't own any snow boots, but they sound bulky lol.

Everything I've tried to buy online to wear is delayed by the storm too >:(

Depends on how fresh the snow is -- I wear my treated boots after sidewalks have been plowed and just try my best to avoid any puddles (which is where the salt will really get you). But you can't always count on sidewalks being plowed, and below 10-20 degrees, riding boots won't keep you nearly as warm as snow boots.

If you've got a larger budget, you can always go with a brand like Blondo or Merrell. They have casual boots that repel salt and water and will get you through everything but the worst of cold days.

I know all this seems rather dramatic, but I HATE THE COLD so much and I'm trying to get a feel of how miserable I will be going to law school in the north. It will make a legitimate difference in my daily life/happiness.

FWIW, the worst of it only lasts about a week, and there is a lot to cold weather living that is awesome -- fireplaces, spiked hot cocoa, snow days, sledding, the feeling you get when coming inside after a super chilly day. If natural beauty counts for anything, seeing any city frosted with snow or ice after a storm is really pretty amazing.

That actually does make it more tolerable sounding... I've never been sledding before!! Thanks for the info/making me reconsider my natural Texan hatred for all things chilly

[texasellewoods]

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[slippin_jimmy]

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43281?pa ... ling-lined

Are shearling bean boots a good idea for snow? rubber bottoms, but leather top.

I have these exact boots and they have coped well through multiple snowy winters. I believe you just need to waterproof/condition the leather on top occasionally. I'm obsessed with mine.

[Timantha]

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43281?pa ... ling-lined

Are shearling bean boots a good idea for snow? rubber bottoms, but leather top.

Those boots look good & will probably work for anything except for more dire snow situations (which I've only encountered a few times even in Canada), I see similar sorts of boots worn throughout the whole winter where I live

Also hi ladies! So happy to find a thread just for girls!

[slippin_jimmy]

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43281?pa ... ling-lined

Are shearling bean boots a good idea for snow? rubber bottoms, but leather top.

Those boots look good & will probably work for anything except for more dire snow situations (which I've only encountered a few times even in Canada), I see similar sorts of boots worn throughout the whole winter where I live

Also hi ladies! So happy to find a thread just for girls!

Welcome!!

I'm not sure what we're calling dire snow (Canada can get intense) but I've been wearing them through the two feet of snow I have where I am right now without issues!

[Timantha]

Welcome!!

I'm not sure what we're calling dire snow (Canada can get intense) but I've been wearing them through the two feet of snow I have where I am right now without issues!

I would call two feet fairly dire - at that point wouldn't the snow reach beyond the top of the boots and make your pant legs wet? I get by during winters wearing only short boots because all the sidewalks and roads are shoveled and salted all the time, but if I had to walk through actual deep snow, then I'd probably want one of those long boots that go up to your knees ish

[Timantha]

... Are any of you ladies considering going to the ASWs for NYU and Columbia by any chance? It'd be nice to visit 2 schools during 1 trip!

[schocolate]

... Are any of you ladies considering going to the ASWs for NYU and Columbia by any chance? It'd be nice to visit 2 schools during 1 trip!

I'll be going at the beginning of March!

[Hildegard15]

... Are any of you ladies considering going to the ASWs for NYU and Columbia by any chance? It'd be nice to visit 2 schools during 1 trip!

I'll be going at the beginning of March!

I will most likely be going to the Columbia ASW in early March. Not sure about NYU

[slippin_jimmy]

Welcome!!

I'm not sure what we're calling dire snow (Canada can get intense) but I've been wearing them through the two feet of snow I have where I am right now without issues!

I would call two feet fairly dire - at that point wouldn't the snow reach beyond the top of the boots and make your pant legs wet? I get by during winters wearing only short boots because all the sidewalks and roads are shoveled and salted all the time, but if I had to walk through actual deep snow, then I'd probably want one of those long boots that go up to your knees ish

If you walk in footsteps that have already been put into the snow, you avoid that problem. If you're walking through fresh two foot piles, probably not. I'd say that second part is more a rarity, so I wouldn't buy my boots presuming always two feet of unplowed/untouched snow!

[Timantha]

I'll be going at the beginning of March!

I will most likely be going to the Columbia ASW in early March. Not sure about NYU

Aww, I was planning to go at the end of March!

I want to fit in NYU because why not, same city, but there's an overlapping day between Columbia and NYU (whyyy) so if we want to visit both we'll have to choose between them on Day 2

[Timantha]

If you walk in footsteps that have already been put into the snow, you avoid that problem. If you're walking through fresh two foot piles, probably not. I'd say that second part is more a rarity, so I wouldn't buy my boots presuming always two feet of unplowed/untouched snow!

Yeah this is very true - can definitely get by no problem with just a pair or two of short boots! Also long ones are expensive

[RedWhite&Blonde]

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43281?pa ... ling-lined

Are shearling bean boots a good idea for snow? rubber bottoms, but leather top.

Yes, I have these and I wear them about every other day! They're cute in a preppy way! Highly recommend!

[biddymulligan]

... Are any of you ladies considering going to the ASWs for NYU and Columbia by any chance? It'd be nice to visit 2 schools during 1 trip!

I'll be attending the NYU ASW at the beginning of March.

On that note, do you know if there are opportunities to stay with current students or if we have to find other accommodations? For some reason, I thought I read somewhere that we could stay with current students, but now I can't find that in any of my information. I think I may be getting all of the information jumbled together.

[barley]

New poll is long overdue sorry y'all! Suggestions????

[lawandorder2019]

New poll is long overdue sorry y'all! Suggestions????

What is your favorite company for professional clothing?
Will the men to women ratio play a big role in your decision on which school to go to?
Which law school do you think you'll be attending?

[archipm]

Hey ladies! I have been lurking for a few months and thought I would join the conversation. Also planning to visit Columbia and NYU for the two admitted student events, but wondering what is the best way to approach the overlap day. They have to know they have significant admitted student overlap, so it's kind of frustrating that they schedule things at the same time. I am inclined to be at Day 1 for both, missing Day 2 for Columbia, since it seems like less of a slight to depart early than to show up a day late. Any thoughts?

[texasellewoods]

Hey ladies! I have been lurking for a few months and thought I would join the conversation. Also planning to visit Columbia and NYU for the two admitted student events, but wondering what is the best way to approach the overlap day. They have to know they have significant admitted student overlap, so it's kind of frustrating that they schedule things at the same time. I am inclined to be at Day 1 for both, missing Day 2 for Columbia, since it seems like less of a slight to depart early than to show up a day late. Any thoughts?

I'm totally with you on the leaving early thing - that being said, you're already admitted! I would look at the actual schedules of the days and see which ones seem more interesting/helpful to making a decision, or go to two days of the school you like better. You want to prioritize your own learning over how the schools may perceive your attendance, especially since they know a ton of kids will be doing the same thing!

[schocolate]

Hey ladies! I have been lurking for a few months and thought I would join the conversation. Also planning to visit Columbia and NYU for the two admitted student events, but wondering what is the best way to approach the overlap day. They have to know they have significant admitted student overlap, so it's kind of frustrating that they schedule things at the same time. I am inclined to be at Day 1 for both, missing Day 2 for Columbia, since it seems like less of a slight to depart early than to show up a day late. Any thoughts?

I'm going to the early March sessions, and I'm planning to attend the morning of Columbia's Day 2 and then go NYU's in the afternoon. So it'll be about a day and a half for each. I'm frustrated that the Columbia's housing tours are in the afternoon of Day 2 though.

But as texasellewoods said, you've already been admitted! You hold the cards now.

[lemonparty]

... Are any of you ladies considering going to the ASWs for NYU and Columbia by any chance? It'd be nice to visit 2 schools during 1 trip!

Lucky enough to live in NY, so I'll be doing Columbia's early March and NYU's late March!

[Timantha]

I'm going to the early March sessions, and I'm planning to attend the morning of Columbia's Day 2 and then go NYU's in the afternoon. So it'll be about a day and a half for each. I'm frustrated that the Columbia's housing tours are in the afternoon of Day 2 though.

Wow are you me??? I'm going at the end of March but I also planned to do morning of Columbia Day 2 and then waltz over to NYU in time for the 12pm Day 1 registration. And then I was like, damn it Columbia, why did you schedule housing tours on Day 2 afternoon? I really wanted to look at the apartments... So basically your exact thought process

Hey ladies! I have been lurking for a few months and thought I would join the conversation. Also planning to visit Columbia and NYU for the two admitted student events, but wondering what is the best way to approach the overlap day. They have to know they have significant admitted student overlap, so it's kind of frustrating that they schedule things at the same time. I am inclined to be at Day 1 for both, missing Day 2 for Columbia, since it seems like less of a slight to depart early than to show up a day late. Any thoughts?

I agree that it might be a bit awkward to skip Day 1 at NYU, and that's why I'm doing 1.5 days at each (thankfully NYU Day 1 starts at noon instead of morning) - but what texasellewoods said about looking at the activities breakdown at each school and matching to your interests is probably TCR! And also the schools probably already know that a lot of people are visiting both schools at the same time lol

On that note, do you know if there are opportunities to stay with current students or if we have to find other accommodations? For some reason, I thought I read somewhere that we could stay with current students, but now I can't find that in any of my information. I think I may be getting all of the information jumbled together.

I haven't read anywhere that you could stay with current students, but I did receive an email from a student organization at NYU (APALSA) offering to find me a student host. No such offer from Columbia, though, so even if I take NYU's offer, I'll probably have to get a hotel room for one night to attend Columbia Day 1. Ideally, I wish I could find another girl to split a hotel room with during the whole trip, but everyone here seems to be going to the early March one...

[Timantha]

Lucky enough to live in NY, so I'll be doing Columbia's early March and NYU's late March!

I'm totally jelly!!!!!

[lemonparty]

Lucky enough to live in NY, so I'll be doing Columbia's early March and NYU's late March!

I'm totally jelly!!!!!

It has its perks! Going off of that, if anyone going to both wants any deets from the half day they have to miss due to the overlap, I'm happy to share my observations!

[jtg21]

Lucky enough to live in NY, so I'll be doing Columbia's early March and NYU's late March!

I'm totally jelly!!!!!

It has its perks! Going off of that, if anyone going to both wants any deets from the half day they have to miss due to the overlap, I'm happy to share my observations!

I'd love to hear what I miss. I'm doing the Columbia/NYU overlap too. Really wish they could have scheduled them in a row without any overlap!