Trying To Cure My Seasonal Depression: Taking a Trip

   

Taking A Small Trip: 


Vacations and mini trips seem to be a must for many adults. I mean, how long can one go living in their boring suburban town without some excitement? The answer is not long. 


The last time I went on a full-fledged vacation was 2 years ago and that was to visit some elderly grandparents in India. And as much as I would love to take a break from my day-to-day classes to fly overseas, the reality of that is very low right now. 


Thus, I decided another way to treat myself was with a little vacay to a friend's college town. Specifically, I decided to visit one of my best friends at UIUC for fall break!


I had never gone to UIUC by myself, thus this trip was very exciting for me as it gave me a sense of independence. I took a Saturday morning train using the Amtrack and ended up in Champaign a few hours later. 


Though there wasn't much to do in Champaign other than go to bars and eat out a lot, I had fun getting out of my small town and visiting yet another small town. I got to hang with my close friend and see what a day in her college life was like. 


Me & My Best Friend 

As a commuter student myself, it was fun to see what it's like to live on a college campus. The experience will definitely be one to cherish for a very long time. 


Overall, taking this small trip really helped my mental health because it physically changed my scenery and gave me a new experience. I give this trip a 10/10 in helping cure my seasonal depression.







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