“I have air-conditioning, but you know, it’s only in one room,” she said.
She could have stayed home, she said, but she enjoys going to the center, where she can socialize, be active and have lunch.
Some students at Barnard College in Manhattan had just moved into dorms without air-conditioning and were struggling to cope with the heat.
In an email on Tuesday, the college advised students to use fans, cold washcloths and ice to bring down their body temperatures.
“It might be tempting to sleep with your door open, but please keep it locked for your safety,” the email read.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Barnard College
Locations:
Manhattan, Brooks