It's January, and we are in full-blown winter mode. The sidewalks are caked in slush, windows are coated in ice, and glasses are fogging up as we speak.

Here in the Midwest, winter is rough. It is a struggle especially on college campuses, where we have to drag ourselves out of bed before the sun has risen and fuel our bodies with way too much caffeine. If you've been on a campus during this time of year, then you know there are certain types of people that can be spotted.

Turn this into a game of "Where's Waldo?" if it keeps you alive on your way to class.

1. The Guy Wearing Shorts

The temperature is in the single digits, there is snow falling, and the wind burns your face. Yet, somebody has made the executive decision that shorts are the proper attire for this type of weather. I can't help but feel the need to call their parents whenever I see someone dressed this way.

All I ask is, why?

2. The Girl Wearing UGG Boots

I have nothing against UGG boots or any of the less expensive derivatives, but they are not made to be worn in snow and ice. The salt is destroying the boots that you paid $160 for. Get yourself a pair of boots that are actually made for this gross weather.

3. The Hoodie-Only People

Maybe they don't own a coat. Maybe they just straight up refuse to accept that it's this cold outside. However, they always look extremely uncomfortable in their single layer. Most of us (smart) people are wearing hoodies/sweaters/sweatshirts under our winter coats because we were raised right. Listen to your mother, and always wear a coat.

4. The I-Can't-See-Shit People

I will admit, I am one of these people. As someone who wears glasses, winter is the ultimate battle. You think glasses are great because they shield your eyes from the destructively dry, frigid wind. Absolutely not. Your breath fogs up your glasses, leaving you in a predicament. Do I take off my glasses and accept my blindness or walk around looking like a fool? The struggle is real, folks.

5. The Why-Did-I-Go-To-School-In-The-Midwest People

Every Midwesterner has experienced this feeling at one time or another. As your fingers freeze through your gloves, and the icy chill hits you to the bone, you question why you decided to stay in this frozen tundra. It's because we're strong people, and we brave this weather regardless of how much it sucks. This is still home, no matter how much our noses run and faces hurt.