Summer seems to always be everyone's favorite season. Despite the beauty of snow and a nice hot cup of coffee in the winter, summer brings with it three months of sunshine and happiness. It is almost a unanimous decision that summer beats out winter for the best time of the year. Seriously, who doesn't love summer? To help solidify an argument about the subject, here is a short list of just what exactly is better about the summertime.

1. The Weather (obviously)

There is nothing better than 80 degree weather, being able to wear shorts and tank tops, and having every window open. The warmer weather allows us to do so much more, like play whiffle ball, pass the football, or even just be outside. No one likes to do that when it’s below freezing.

2. There's No School

What’s not love about this?? Of course us college kids love the month we get off from school, but during the summer, you get to look forward to a new year instead of another semester.

3. There's No Snow

One of the best perks about summer compared to winter, is that there is no snow to shovel. No breaking backs, freezing outside for hours, having to deal with the snow blower that won’t start. Snow gets in the way for everyone and is an inconvenience too. Sure it looks pretty when it first falls, but it gets dirty and slushy, and it doesn’t look good anymore.

4. Beaches are Open

It’s pretty difficult to go swimming or lay out on the beach when it’s wicked cold outside. Summer screams “beach” and everyone looks forward to the perfect beach day: clear skies, light breeze, and lots of sun. The beach is good for everything- camping, tanning, swimming, you name it. Even just swimming in a pool is the epitome of summer when you can jump in to cool off or go night swimming.

5. Ice Cream

Ice cream is acceptable anytime during the year, but the best places are only open in the summer. There’s nothing like a chocolate swirl cone with rainbow sprinkles melting into your hands. Walking into the ice cream shop has a distinct smell, usually of waffle cones. Sometimes it takes a while to decide on what kind to get, but other times you can walk and order right away (that’s the best because you get your ice cream faster). There is no such thing as too much ice cream.

6. You Just Feel Better About Yourself

In the winter, everyone always feels gross. Everyone always says “I can’t wait for summer to feel better again”. You can get some color and not be pasty white. You’re happier because you get to be in the sun and weather is warm. You aren’t stressed and get to relax. You can catch up on your sleep. The days are longer so you become more productive. Everything about summer just makes you feel great.

Thanks to Abby Tantorski for helping make a short list of what she loves about summer!