It's finally summer. We get three months to do whatever we want. No school, no deadlines, and no stress. Now it's time for everyone to figure out what exactly to do with themselves with their newly found free time. For most people, summer means spending every free moment at the beach. Not for me.

I like to be with my friends. I like not having anything to do except relax in the comfort of my bed. I like the beach. I like to be out in the sun. However, I would rather spend my free time working.

We're in college so we all struggle with money, that's just a fact. So why would I spend more of my money to stay or commute to the beach all the time? Instead, I can work. Then, when summer is over it won't be as hard. I won't be as strapped for money as usual.

Yes, it is nice to have a break and be able to relax, but you can do that and still have time to do other things.

It's the beginning of the summer. Everyone is getting out of school and there's so much going on. Everywhere you look, places are going to be hiring for the summer. If you like to spend so much time at the beach, get a job there. Then, you get your beach time and a little bit of money.

But like I said, there is so much more to summer than just being at the beach. I mean, you can volunteer and build your resumé. Find an internship, it'll definitely help you in the long run. You can take classes to get ahead in your degree or you could help a family out and babysit/house sit/dog sit.

There is so much more to summer break than being at the beach.

I work. Some travel. Some study abroad. Some babysit. Some take classes. There is a whole world of things to do. Don't waste a full three months at the beach.

I have nothing against the beach. I love being in the sun just as much as the next girl. However, I won't waste an entire summer there. There are so many other things to do.