• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
College Magazine logo

College Magazine

College Life, Dating, Career & Campus Advice

  • Colleges
    • College Guides
    • College Rankings
    • Campus Life
      • Academics
      • Dating
      • Freshman Year
      • Health
      • Social Change
      • Party
    • Find Your College
  • Majors
    • All Majors
    • Most Popular Majors
    • Choosing a Major
  • Intern
    • Internship Directory
    • How to Get an Internship
    • How to Write a Resume
    • How to Write a Cover Letter
    • How to Interview
    • How to Network
    • Career 101
    • Find Your Passion Career
  • Money
    • How to Make Money
    • How to Save Money
    • How to Get a Job
    • Credit Cards 101
    • FAFSA
    • Ramen Project
  • Travel
    • Study Abroad
    • College Spring Break
    • How to Travel Cheap
    • Things to Do
  • Shop
    • College Magazine Shop
    • Gift Guides
    • College Packing List
Home » Latest Posts » Stay Warm: Tailgating 101
Life

Stay Warm: Tailgating 101

Facebook Tweet
Alyssa Klein   November 4, 2011

They say baseball is America’s pastime. What isn’t said, however, is that tailgating has become an extremely popular tradition for collegesfrom sea to shining sea. As football season is starting to come to a bitter cold end – and I’m not just talking about Boston College’s record – tailgating becomes less about school spirit and more about keeping warm.

Why should we sacrifice our enthusiasm for our team just because of a few snowflakes? There’s no crying in baseball, and there’s most certainly no complaining in tailgating (I know I know, another baseball reference. But it was cute, right?).  Yes, alcohol will keep you warm, but that ‘blanket’ will wear off soon enough if you’re drinking moderately and smartly.

Even if you’re not planning on actually going to the game, there are plenty of ways to show your spirit without getting frost bite.

1.) Accessorize!

Okay, so maybe that’s not the manliest word to use when talking about football. However, it can make or break your afternoon.  Hats, gloves and scarves will make a huge difference in how warm you feel and won’t throw off your outfit. Most colleges even sell these winter accessories in school colors at your bookstore.


trending

484

10 Student Organizations Breaking the Mold at Berkeley

191

Top 10 Spots Around Emerson College to Get Inspired

167

Top 10 Ways to Spot a UT Austin Alum


“I always wear my infamous cheetah gloves during winter tailgates and football games,” said Lauren Kirby, a junior at University of Michigan. They keep me warm without cramping my style!"

This way, you can wear whatever you want as far as a coat or shirt goes, and still feel like you just chugged delicious hot chocolate.

2.) Stick to em’

Another great way to keep your freedom to go crazy and wear whatever the heck you want is a simple and cheap sticker.

“If you put a sticker or war paint on your face it makes it spirited no matter what you wear,” said Rachel Dickerman, a junior at the chilly Michigan State University.

This way, you can wear that heavy North Face that makes you look like the Michelin Man while still looking like you care about your football team (whether or not you just came for the free beer).

Have fun this winter, keep warm, and GO TEAM!

Photo: skidrd at flickr.com

About Alyssa Klein

The Art of the Hot Girl Walk

I Used to Outrun My Feet

What I Wish I Had Known About Mental Health So I Wouldn’t Have to Call Myself a College Dropout

Ant-Man Opens the Doors for Marvel’s New Phase

10 Boba Tea Spots for Houston College Students

10 Ways to Have Fun with Your Friends Indoors

Do You Actually Care, Or Do You Want to Look Like You Do?

unsplash.com

Top Ten Inspirational Quotes from Your Favorite Sports TV Shows

I lived with my three best friends. Here’s how it went.

Previous Post:Bank of America Backs Down
Next Post:The Geography Of Sports

colleges

  • College Guides
  • College Rankings
  • Campus life
  • Academics
  • Dating
  • Freshmen Year
  • Health
  • Party

majors

  • All College Majors
  • Most Popular Majors
  • Choosing a Major

intern

  • Internships Directory
  • How to Write a Resume
  • How to Write a Cover Letter
  • How to Interview
  • How to Get an Internship
  • How to Network

money

  • How to Make Money
  • How to Save Money
  • How to Get a Job
  • Credit Cards 101
  • College Loans

travel

  • Study Abroad
  • College Spring Break
  • How to Travel Cheap
  • Things to Do

shop

  • College Packing List
  • Gift Guides
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter
  • About Us
  • Team
  • Write
  • Apply
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sign Up
  • Advertise
  • My Account
  • Cart

College Magazine logo

Copyright © 2023 Powered by BizBudding