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A lot of people believe that the cold weather is what causes you get sick, however science and research proves this to be false. University student’s perceptions on their health during the winter months in Fargo, North Dakota is under investigation. In this proposed research, student surveys about their winter habits and how that ultimately affects the frequency of students falling ill will be analyzed to reveal which habits significantly impact students susceptibility of getting sick during the winter months. This study will contribute valuable knowledge to benefit community health providers and educators by letting people know who is the most at risk. This proposed research will be conducted and presented in a public document, a poster, and an oral presentation.