Say you are a new migrant or student to North America, below are the things to keep in mind for you, as someone who has lived here for more than 10 years -

1. Safety is your top priority, so when doing activities that you have not done before, like skiing, skating etc, take all precautions. Do not ski in icy conditions, wear helmet, know your route and emergency contacts
2. Always say please and thank you. if your senior is very nicely asking you to do something, it does not mean that you have a choice to not do it, you better do it
3. Get proper shoes if you are in snowy areas, get at least water resistant shoes