What’s your favorite thing to do when spring arrives in Moscow?
Do you hear what I hear?
You know how sometimes silence can be deafening? I never really understood that until I experienced Moscow winters. The simple sound of birds in the morning lets me know warmer days are ahead.
— Brandon
Warm grass, good books
The admin lawn — when it finally thaws — is my favorite spot to read this time of year. People watching and a good book is good for the soul. Just try it.
— Hailey
Sunny days
When the sun comes out and the warmer weather hits, I love to sit out in the sun and work on homework. That way I get work done and get my vitamin D — oh and sometimes a sunburn.
— Lindsay
Sun’s out, Birks out
As the spring sun comes out more and more, so do my Birkenstocks — much like the hibernating fraternity men and their sound systems. Granted, my Birks still make an appearance in the winter, but now, I don’t have to rock them with socks.
— Olivia
A bronzed goddess
Growing up in Miami I never had to deal with pale months or different foundations based on the weather. I’m ready to put down the nude foundation and let my olive skin glow like she’s supposed to.
— Alex
A simpler commute
Snow and bumpy ice along the roads and walkways did not make for an easy walk to or around campus. I definitely enjoy not having to budget in “slip time” to my commutes anymore.
— Meredith
Dad status
There’s no season like barbecue season. Burgers, kabobs, and just enough sun to justify breaking out the Wayfarers.
— Jonah
Stay motivated
It’s much easier and more fulfilling to pick up food when the weather is warmer. Without scraping off ice or driving through snow, my Wendy’s trip can be shaved down to about 10 minutes.
— Max