We’ve reached that point in the summer: you have been home long enough that you’ve seen all of the friends you’ve wanted to see, you’ve eaten at all of the restaurants you’ve wanted to visit, you’ve spent all the time with your family you think you need. And yet, there is still so much time left in the summer. You can’t spend all of your days at your summer job, so the rest of the time seems like you’re just bored in your hometown for the summer. There are plenty of ways to avoid your summer boredom, and most of the things don’t fall far from home.
1. Do something touristy in your hometown
I bet there are tons of different things that you have never tried just because you were too afraid it would hurt your pride because you’re “from there.” Let all the judgment go and check out a local museum or a local beach.
2. Read a book
I know it’s cheesy to say, but reading does make you smarter. And now that it’s summertime, you can’t use the excuse of “Oh, I’m too busy.” You’re not too busy. Spend a few minutes that you would normally use scrolling through Instagram to read a few pages of any book. You might get so hooked that you won’t be able to put it down.
3. Visit a college friend in their hometown
What a perfect way to catch up with a best friend who you haven’t seen in a month or so. See what their life at home is like, take a roadtrip, meet their friends. It beats sitting at home for a week.
4. Update your resume and LinkedIn page
I know you don’t want to think about the “real world” during the summer, but now is a perfect time to update all of your information in preparation for next school year. Add what you’ve been up to for the last year, as we all know you’ll get too busy to do this once school starts again.
5. Dust off your bike and go for a ride
My guess is that last time you used your bike was before you had your driver's licence, which means it’s probably been years since your last bike through your neighborhood. It’s a great source of exercise and you can enjoy the warm, summer weather while doing so.
While there are hundreds of other ways to keep yourself entertained throughout the summer, try a few things that don’t involve staring at a screen all day. Try new things, make new memories and rest up for the upcoming school year. But don’t spend all summer twiddling your thumbs, trying to come up with something to do.