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10 Dos And Don'ts Of Summer For College Kids

"When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dream of relaxing in the summer sun, just lettin' off steam."

Kelly Lyons

Jun 21, 2016

Saint Joseph's University

10 Dos And Don'ts Of Summer For College Kids

Kelly Lyons

Congratulations! You survived another year of college! Summer is finally here and you're all settled in back at home... but now what? Follow this guide to make the most out of your summer.

1. DO make time to see friends from home that you lost touch with over the year.

2. DON'T forget about your friends from school.

It's always fun to plan to visit each other over the summer. If not, they're always a text or FaceTime call away!

3. DO try to get a summer job or internship.

Your future self will thank you for the experience and the extra cash to treat yo self during the year (like springing for guac at Chipotle once in a while).

4. DON'T forget that some alone time every now and then is good.

5. DO apply sunscreen when you go to the beach.

And don't forget to reapply said sunscreen (totally not speaking from experience here... jk I currently look like a lobster).

6. DON'T go to the beach empty-handed.

Make a beach playlist on Spotify to listen to. Bring a frisbee! Maybe even bring that book you bought months ago that you never had time to read on your own time during the school year. (Great beach read: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling).

7. DO make time to be with your family.

As much as they don't want to admit it, they totally miss you when you're away at school (maybe just a little bit but that still counts!).

8. DON'T stay cooped up in your house all the time.

Get some friends together and explore a little bit. Try that new Cuban restaurant; take that late night visit to the beach!

9. DO catch up on all the Netflix you may not have been able to watch during the year.

Now's the time the binge watch The Office and any other series with a ridiculously large number of seasons.

10. My most important rule: DO SLEEP IN AS LATE AS YOU CAN WHENEVER POSSIBLE!

Gotta make up for all the hours of sleep you lost during the school year somehow!

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"When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dream of relaxing in the summer sun, just lettin' off steam."

1. DO make time to see friends from home that you lost touch with over the year.

2. DON'T forget about your friends from school.

3. DO try to get a summer job or internship.

4. DON'T forget that some alone time every now and then is good.

5. DO apply sunscreen when you go to the beach.

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7. DO make time to be with your family.

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9. DO catch up on all the Netflix you may not have been able to watch during the year.

10. My most important rule: DO SLEEP IN AS LATE AS YOU CAN WHENEVER POSSIBLE!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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