As the end of classes and finals roll around, having something to look forward to can be great motivation to help push you through the end of school and exams.

Even if you have a summer job or internship, or for some reason aren't looking forward to the season, summer and its warm weather usually hold positive things that can be experienced only once a year. So, if the stress of finals has you feeling down with no incentive to persevere, here are some reasons why summer should be anticipated:

1. beach time
2. listening to ocean waves
3. sailing
4. kayaking
5. feeling the sand between your toes
6. iced coffee
7. iced tea
8. iced lemonade
9. swimming
10. picnics
11. going for long walks
12. barbecue food
13. grilling food
14. seeing old friends
15. driving with the windows down
16. outdoor summer concerts
17. paddle boarding
18. being outside more than usual
19. getting tan
20. having a sunburn transform into a tan
21. watching the stars at night
22. longer days
23. lounging by the pool
24. beautiful sunsets
25. no homework
26. the summer 2016 olympics
27. ice cream
28. popsicles
29. feeling the constant warmth of the sun
30. celebrating July 4th
31. watermelon
32. flip flops
33. snow cones
34. s’mores
35. bonfires at night
36. corn on the cob
37. being awoken to birds chirping
38. celebrating Father’s day
39. strawberry picking
40. more free time than usual
41. summer camp
42. watching and catching fireflies
43. summer clothes
44. walking barefoot everywhere
45. hearing the buzzing of bees
46. bike rides
47. cookouts
48. pool parties
49. hiking
50. camping
51. reading books that aren’t required for school
52. DIY projects
53. running through sprinklers
54. spending quality time with family
55. watching numerous movies
56. staying up late
57. running in the heat of the day or at dusk
58. seeing an abundance of flowers and green-leafed trees
59. more relaxation than usual
60. summer trips
61. all-around summer happiness vibes