h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Living in Georgia, USA on the top floor of a dorm building can pose a problem. Not in being too cold but in being too hot. While most would just say, "turn down the heat" that option isn't always available in student housing. So a few tips if your tootsies are too toasty. If the temperature outside is less than inside open a window, if the room across from yours has a window ask the residents to open their window and door and get a cross current going. Fans are a must, two windows with one open and hot air being blown outside and the other with cool air being blown inside is optimal. If you have no window consider opening your door to the hall; occasionally the dorms are so cheap they don't heat the halls. Light airy cotton clothing and cotton sheets prevent the build-up of body moisture. If at all possible keep a small refrigerator with cool foods like yogurt, cottage cheese and pickles (these are particularly cool, crisp and refreshing). Try not to use appliances unless necessary, as these all produce heat. Last but not least write, call, e-mail or otherwise, inform the people in charge of the thermostat that it is up too high.