1. Take Some "Me Time"

Before heading back to school or work, for good, make sure that you are at one with your mind and your body. Personal time can mean many different things for many different people. How I interpret and choose to spend my time to better myself, may be completely different from how you chose to do so, however, there is no wrong way to relax and connect with yourself.

Some of my personal favorites are getting my nails done, writing or heading to the pool. All of my favorite activities help me to think and process my inner thoughts and emotions, something I wouldn't do on any given day. It is crucial to give yourself time to digest and take in everything that's happening in your busy life.

2. Revamp Your Wardrobe

As summer comes to a close, this is usually the era of my debit and credit card going into an ice block in the freezer at my mom's house, or too many others, "End of Season Sales!" Adding some clothes or accessories or even makeup can really put a pep in your step as you head back to school. My favorite time as a child was when my mom would take me to by a back to school outfit, but now I don't have to limit myself to one!

3. Take A Random Trip

A last-minute trip or vacation can be great for various reasons. The discounts on flights or cruises make vacationing that much easier on a tight budget as well as the adventure and memories that arise from the opportunity. We all have a friend who will ask us to go somewhere at an odd hour of the day to do something with them.

I challenge you to one-up them and ask that friend of yours to go on a trip with you last minute. It doesn't have to be a long trip or even far from your hometown for it to be full of fun and one last "hoorah" before summer ends.

4. Spend Time With Family

As we all know and can admit to, school and work come with a large time commitment leaving you with little time to go home, if you go to school away from home, or simply no time to visit with family like you should. Spending time with your family before summer ends helps to remind them that you will still care for them even as you become busy again and it will also help to make saying goodbye even easier.

5. Try Something New

Trying something new can be a way to branch out, meet new people or just have fun. There is no wrong answer when trying to think of new things to do. Some of my personal favorites are visiting an art museum, going on a picnic or even using a new app, such as the one I used in the photo above.

The app title is Huji and gives photos a vintage look. These are all things that I never thought I would ever do and as soon as I did, I planned my next trip. Summer is the best time to try something new because there is so much to do everywhere.