Even though you are still wearing shorts and soaking up the rays, Summer 2016 is coming to an end. You might even feel a slight breeze in the air as you load up your backpack to go back to school. I’m not ready for the summer to end, but I’m going to make the most of these last few weeks before school. Here's how you can, too:
1. Go to the beach
Everyone knows summer is bikini season. Take these last few weeks to rock your new suit and soak up the rays. Even if you’re landlocked, you can hit the pool and still get a tan. This is your last chance to work on your tan lines before the fall!
2. Take a Summer Road Trip
There’s no better time than summer to hop in the car with friends and go somewhere new. So add a road trip playlist, fill up the car and hit the road with your friends.
3. Treat yourself to a Spa day
I always need a little relaxation before the stress of Fall semester. Get your hair cut, nails done and even #treatyoself to a massage or facial. You’ve worked hard and played hard all summer; you deserve a little rest and relaxation.
4. Spend time with family
You’re leaving to go back to college and even though you’re excited to get back, your family will miss you. Spend some quality time with the fam and your pets since it’ll be a while until you see them again for the holidays. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to spend as much time with my dog before I have to say goodbye.
5. Take a nature hike
The weather is still warm, so there’s no better time to explore the great outdoors! Find a new hiking trail or go back to an old favorite. This is also a great way to keep yourself in shape before hitting the dining hall next semester.
6. Grill out with friends
I love grilling burgers in my backyard in the summer! There’s nothing better than inviting a few friends over, cutting up some watermelon and enjoying the summer nights. You can even grab a glass jar and catch some fireflies to relive some childhood memories.
7. Check out your local museum or aquarium
I’m a huge museum nerd, so I will be soaking up my dose of culture and history before I go back to school. Since I live close to New York City, there’s no limit to the amount of museums I can visit. On a rainy day, go to your local museum or aquarium to enjoy the local tourist attractions.
8. Take advantage of back to school deals
The one thing I have to do before the semester is hit up those sweet back to school deals. This is the perfect excuse to go to the mall and redesign your fall wardrobe. Time to invest in new boots, sweaters and jeans for the breezier months.
9. Eat some sweet treats
For me, summer mainly means one thing. Ice cream. The second the weather gets in the 80s, it’s time to try every ice cream flavor imaginable. Where I live, the huge ice cream hit this summer is Milkcraft in Fairfield, CT. Their Bubble cone and Cookie Butter Ice cream is to die for. I’ve driven an hour for this ice cream three times, so I can assure you I’m addicted. Eat as much ice cream as you can before it gets too chilly!
With school starting in less than two weeks, take these tips and soak up all the summer sun and fun you still can!