Five ways to overcome Charlottesville-induced seasonal depression

Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.

It’s official — trees all around Grounds are completely, utterly and totally barren. At this point in November, once it becomes too frigid to frequent outdoor study spots and McCormick Road becomes a sea of black puffer jackets, everyone knows what’s coming — seasonal depression. At the University, seasonal depression is particularly nefarious. Because fall in Charlottesville is a kind, warm embrace, you are completely unaware of the kick in the nuts that winter brings with finals and nasty weather. With that in mind, here are five tips to stay joyous amid the oncoming Horrors.

1. Stay in your room all the time with the blinds closed

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