With the excitement of summer finally at hand, students and other relieved individuals will undoubtedly enjoy the beautiful weather and time spent with close family and friends. School uniforms are replaced with swimsuits and T-shirts. Calculus books are easily exchanged with the newest best-selling novel at the nearby bookstore. Online lectures and academic courses are traded for the latest Spotify playlists and iTunes classics. The sound of chalk and dry-erase boards are muffled by the laughter and shouts of kids at the beach, families enjoying picnics in the park and friends playing catch on the driveway. Summer is a time for reuniting with close friends while conversing over a warm fire. Despite the stressful moments endured throughout the vigorous academic year, the time for vacation and personal relaxation has arrived. Nevertheless, here's to 10 most dreaded aspects of summer.
1. Getting back in shape.
With an entire year of campus food, it's almost a lost cause.
2. Finding a summer job.
After finishing months of studying, just give me a cold drink.
3. Rediscovering chores.
No thanks, Mom.
4. Pulling pointless all-nighters.
Yes Netflix, I'm still watching.
5. Ordering books for next school year.
Already?
6. When college ego influences your better judgment.
To my friends and family, I apologize in advance.
7. Fighting with siblings over the smallest things.
When tattle-tailing isn't enough.
8. When you're friends receive better grades.
9. Dealing with unpredictable Midwest weather.
Snowing in July, why not?!
10. Returning to school.
But...
