It’s a new year, a new term, and it’s WINTER! Welcome back - I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing break, and are ready for our ongoing adventures here at McGill. If you are new to Montreal, don’t be scared of the chilly days of January – this city is one of the best when it comes to embracing the winter. In fact, getting outside this time of year is a terrific way to get through the cold months, and here are five ideas for you: 1) Dance at Igloofest – suit up and hit the outdoor dancefloor – funky toque required. 2) Be amazed at Luminothérapie – a short walk from McGill will allow you to experience a very cool interactive art installation. 3) Lace up those skates: Montreal has SO many outdoor skating rinks – (including on lower campus) grab some skates and slide around (Safety First: wear a helmet). 4) Go to the mountain! Mount Royal has a lot of winter activities to enjoy – and it’s so close by. 5) Walk in a winter wonderland: a stroll at the Morgan Arboretum is always worthwhile, and it is especially beautiful when draped in snow. Before your coursework gets too heavy, enjoy the outdoors – Canada is great, in part because of its awesome winter. Study hard, stay well, and find your mittens.