Though school, especially college, can be enjoyable at times, it can also be frustrating and difficult. After several month of cramming for exams, writing tedious essays, and letting the anxiety that comes along with meeting tight deadlines, students look to summer for freedom.

After stressing all year, many college students look forward to their summer vacation, which is well deserved.

However, for every student that longs for this summer vacation all semester long, there is someone who becomes anxious when they realize how open their schedule might be for the summer. College's busy nature makes sitting on the couch playing video games and/or watching television all day seem perfect. After a while, being a couch potato can become boring and repetitive.

With that being said, I bet there are many college students out there who are already feeling bored and restless even though summer has just begun.

One convenient and profitable way to stay busy over the summer is to get a job or internship. If you already have a job and you are still bored out of your mind, you could always pick up more hours at work. Many students have a part-time job just for the summer to make some extra cash.

Whether you decide to spend your money or to save it for the future, working and interning both keep you busy and out of the house. In the end, working over the summer is a win-win.

Another way to stay busy is to volunteer. It’s amazing how many places are looking for people who are willing to lend a few hours out of their week to help out. Volunteering will keep you busy, could possibly boost your confidence, help you discover what you are most interested in, and is a great resume-booster!

Besides getting a job, an internship, or volunteering, you could also spend time outside. Beautiful summer weather doesn’t last all year. Whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area, there are always ways to get outside to enjoy the sunshine.

Of course, these suggestions are not here to say that being bored is always a bad thing. Boredom can be good in the respect that it creates more appreciation from entertainment, and it proves that life is not always exciting and that's okay. Yes, one boring day every now and again is okay, and sometimes needed. However, elongated months of boredom are something I'd personally like to avoid.