Everyone's summer looks different from one another's. Some people are studying abroad. Some people have internships or are working full time. Some are simply doing nothing and enjoying each day of freedom. While all these are great ways to spend the summer, here are five other ways to maximize your summer.
Join a gym
As someone who recently completed their freshman year, I can say the Freshman 15 is a myth that does have some truth to it. The summer is a great time to get back into the physical shape you would like without the added pressures of college. If you are not someone who is good at working out on your own or simply do not know where to start, then maybe join a place that has group classes. I currently am at a gym that offers group classes but has previously done Pure Barre as well. Both have been great for me.
Take a summer class
It may not be too late to sign up to take a course at your community college whose class width does not spread the entire summer. Taking just one class could end up freeing you more in the upcoming fall semester.
Read more often
With work piling up during college, it can be easy to forget about doing other things that you enjoy when they have no impact on your grades in college. Summer can be a time to read more often. Maybe read a genre of books you have never read or read a book by an author you have yet to read from. Whatever you choose to read can be of more enjoyment than you had originally planned.
Try new things
Maybe with your free time go visit places in your hometown that you have never been. Or take the time to travel to a nearby city that you have never been to before!
Cherish times with family and friends
Once in college, you will no longer see your family and friends from home every day. Make the most of it being easier to see them this summer and just truly enjoy their company. You will be glad you did once you return to college.
August will be here before we know it. We will then be heading back to college. Let's make our time at home this summer enjoyable!
