Summer is meant for spending time with friends, lounging by the beach, enjoying your family, and (most importantly) three full months of no school work. Along with summer comes an abundance of free time, which makes it the prime time to do everything you never had the opportunity to do during the school year. Here's a list of things every college student should try to do during the next few months before the craziness of school comes back.
Watching the sunrise at least once. During the school year I need all the sleep I can get, but no classes means I can get up (gasp) before it's light outside, catch a view of one of the most breathtaking things on Earth that happens every day (which frankly we take for granted way too much), and go back home and take a nap without having to be worried about having to get up to go to Physics 102 at 9 am (shout out to whoever came up with the idea of having three months off of school).
Have a bonfire. Even if it's just a make-believe one in your backyard (but you get bonus points if you have it at the beach), getting all your friends together around a fire can make some of the best summer memories. Extra extra bonus points if you remember to stop by the store to get stuff to make s'mores.
Having an all-day Harry Potter marathon (or whatever your favorite movie or tv show series is). I don't even know if I should be admitting this, but I have to shamefully admit that I've never seen the Harry Potter movies. I keep saying that I need to watch them, but I haven't had time to do so. Needless to say, I will be taking a break from the world for a day to lock myself in my room and watch all eight movies (finally - yes friends, this means you have to stop making fun of me for never watching them).
Take a road trip with your best friend. Whether it's just to the beach, or to the next state over, sometimes it's nice to just turn on the radio and sing along to all of your favorite songs together (plus there's plenty of time to gossip about both of your year's away at school).
Finally reading that book that's been sitting on your night table for months. Whether your an avid reader or someone who hasn't picked up a book in years, there is absolutely nothing like sitting out in the sun while reading a good novel. It's not only time for yourself, but it's also a few minutes (or hours) a day that allows you to take a break from the cyber world. Plus, I'm sure your parents would be happy to boast about their "well rounded, literary-engaged college student" (don't worry, I won't tell them about your grades if you don't).
Taking your younger siblings out to lunch. I know it may sound stupid, but we sometimes forget how quickly time flies. Next thing you know, they're going to be all grown up and away at college too, and you're (probably) going to wish (maybe just for a second) that you were all little again.
Have a picnic at your favorite childhood park (or any cute place downtown). Not only will it make for a perfect Instagram pic, but it's also fun to pack sandwiches in a basket and eat lunch/dinner outdoors. It gives you a good reason to spend a beautiful day outside soaking up the sun.
