Remember all those times in the semester when the idea of something fun popped up into your head? It's time to get out those ideas because NOW is when we can do them! If you're reading this list as you're preparing for finals, try using the prospect of these fun things to fuel you through.
1. Start/continue a hobby
Remember your weird obsession with underwater basket weaving or your desire to learn the guitar or crochet? It's time to make it come to life!
2. Have a spa day for those tense muscles
Throughout the school year, it's very common for students to have tense muscles and/or headaches. To prevent them from carrying over in the summer, try getting a massage or having a personal spa day. Enter: face masks, manicures, essential oils, and friends.
3. Devote time to relationships
There are always those few friends that go to different colleges or have completely different schedules. Messages and conversations with them can be notably few and far between during the year, so summer is the time to properly catch up. Do your favorite things together, or choose something from this list!
4. Visit local shops
It's easy to ditch local businesses when the mall is staring you in the face. Take at least a day to explore the different shops in your nearest downtown area - you might be surprised at what you'll find! Typical stores include cafes that are not Starbucks (but as good and even better), toy stores, ice cream parlors, and more.
5. ROAD TRIP!!!!
Get out of the house, you! Explore around you by visiting a museum, park, zoo, landmark, store, beach - literally anything - that's a good distance away. Get your playlist ready and get ready to roll out with the windows down.
6. Go outside every day (or most days)
Whether it's for a jog, a tennis match at the park (a great way to meet people and get in some activity), or anything else, getting outside will make you feel like you've really made the most of your summer.
7. Go to the beach, my friend
At least once.
8. Clean out your room (heh)
When it's way too hot, humid, or rainy.
All in all, use this summer in the best possible way! Relax, be calmly productive, and just have a good time. We won't have these breaks forever...