Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Freeze

AP

Think of immigration, and we immediately imagine the challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. There is, however, one more reality that many immigrants to the U.S. have to deal with, one that, I suppose, would be easy enough for any Californian or Floridian to understand: the shock to the system of having to move from the sun to the snow. How does one dress? How does one keep from slipping on icy sidewalks? At least one organization, the International Institute of Minnesota, helps newcomers from warmer climes deal with the realities of winter in the northern states (story, video): http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30554720