Ohh Canada How Cold Can You Be!!

Wow I must say that adjusting from the warmth embrace of island life to the icy cold of Canada was not very easy, especially during the second week of school when the temperature dropped into the negatives. I have never in my life experienced that much cold, it was not delightful at all and having 8 am classes 3 times a week and having to walk from my house to the closest building on campus which is about a 3 to 4 minute walk was just awful. None the less I was thrilled to be here and experience what life aboard was really about. Settling in was not hard at all, my housemates were very helpful in helping me get sorted with school and the St.Catharine's area. The people in the international relations office were also very helpful in assisting me to get settled and to be a bit more comfortable at Brock. In no time I took a photo for my id, got the id, had meal plan and a bus pass. Exploring the university for the first time was exciting, from the computer labs, to the different classrooms, the gym and the cafeterias. I began to think to myself, will I ever be able to find my way around this campus? I thought about this not too long before....my big slip up. One night I was in the computer lab doing some homework before heading home. So I finished up and decided to begin my journey, but before I left the building I got a cup of hot chocolate from Tim Hortons (A coffee and muffins and cookies shop that Canadians love! I must admit they are pretty good and very affordable.) I attempted to take a sip but seeing that I could hardly hold the cup good because it was so hot I realized that taking a sip would not be wise. I then continued on my way, I was almost positive that I was headed in the right direction, however I was wrong. The snow began to fall and I thought I was getting closer when in actuality I was moving further and further away. I arrived at what I thought was my residence to find that I was at Vallee residence when I was suppose to be at Village, take note that they are on complete opposite sides of the campus. I was distraught and my hot chocolate was like cold chocolate milk thanks to the snow falling into my cup. I could not believe what I had done I was so upset and cold that I went into the closest building to sit down and take a break and try to warm up some before I made my second and thankfully final journey.