As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to fall, a new season is not the only thing on its way. With each new season comes a change on how the human body operates and the mood one displays. Although most would think that winter time brings out depression and summer time is associated with joy, it just depends on each person’s temperament.
Junior Brianna Betsch says winter time is her favorite season because she enjoys the snow. Contrary to what most would associate winter with, it makes her happy because of the holidays.
However, not all students share the same thoughts as Betsch, and, according to livestrong.com, some individuals notice a decrease in energy levels during the winter and require more sleep as light decreases. Other potential behavioral changes include isolation from family and friends or an increase in the consumption of food and caffeine.
The summer also poses a threat of extremely high temperatures.
Sophomore Wyatt Hendrickson thinks that the temperatures above 70 degrees is what causes him to dislike any other season besides winter.
“Some people may think I am crazy, but the winter cold makes me feel alive, energetic, and extremely happy,” Hendrickson said.
Just because the lack of Vitamin D is more common during winter doesn’t mean that everybody experiences these changes. Most of the time, it just depends on the person and specific genes.
“Seasons are seasons,” Betsch said. “I can’t even tell the difference, and I don’t think people should use the change in seasons as an excuse for a change in behavior.”
Although research has been conducted on all seasons to see if moods differ, chances are, seasons affect each person differently. Whether the snow makes one happy, or the hot, warm sun, a change is a change.
“Winter is my busiest season,” Hendrickson said. “I guess it all depends on what kind of person you are and what season fills your time the most.”