There are many things that college students can do before returning back to school for the fall semester. Here are a few ways to help make this summer a memorable one.
Set a goal and conquer
The cold-weather months leave students thinking about all the things they want to do when summer arrives. Now that summer is here, a little planning will help you avoid spreading yourself too thin and missing out on the fun.
Make a list of five goals that you want to achieve and prioritize them from the most to least important. Set a different date for each goal on the list. As you conquer these goals, move on until you have done all that you had set out to do. This method will help to ensure that you have a great summer and that you don’t fall into procrastination.
Take a road trip (or two)
It doesn’t matter to where, just make sure that you have done one trip. Pack a car full of friends and just go. The enjoyment of friendship on the open road is truly a priceless experience and it allows one to realize how lucky they are to have such friendships. Being able to discover new places, or create new experiences will help with individual growth.
Dive into some water fun
Whether it is a beach, lake, or water park, enjoying good old H2O in a public environment is a must. Swimming in a public environment allows you to embrace the joy of others as they enjoy cool refreshing water on a hot summer’s day.
Try something new
There is a whole world out in front of you and summer time allows you longer days to enjoy it. Whether it is long-boarding, rock-climbing, cliff jumping, or wake-boarding, summer is too short and the days are too long for you to not go out and enjoy yourself.
How will you be spending your summer vacation? Comment on this story or tweet us to let us know about your plans!
