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9 Things You Need To Do Before Fall

Planning, planning, planning, keys to nailing the summer to fall switch-a-roo.

Madison Micah-Marie Mangum
Aug 21, 2018
Towson University
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Everyone has a way to kick off the new school year, end of summer, and fall season. But it's always better to prepare, here are 8 things everyone forgets but needs to include as summer ends and fall begins.

1. Final beach trip!!!

This is necessary, especially if you worked most of the summer. Whether it's for a couple random days or a long weekend, some beach time is always ALWAYS a summer must-have. Nothing's better than a classmate complimenting your tan! Overall a must do.

2. Final chance for summer foods and drinks

Whether it's a fave restaurant food, peach tea from CFA or any kind of special summer favorite, get your fill!!

3. Start stocking up on fall smells and decor

Whether just a pumpkin is your idea of fall decorating or you go all out with some fall scents and tons of candy corn, there is always some form of decorating you could/should do! You might as well stock up before everyone needs it and gets the same idea.

4. Remember all that hard work you did this summer?

Remember to treat yourself!! You worked your booty off this summer, so make sure you reward yourself before school starts up with something fun, nothing is more important than feeling good going into a new school year.

5. Goals Goals Goals

Okay but for real, now it's time to grind. Set up some school year goals, whether academically or for yourself in general! For example: if you are a biology major, a great example is "I will not get mad at all my easier major friends for having a syllabus week." Or "I won't have a mental breakdown when I'm stuck studying and my friends are having fun." Trust me, it'll be worth it!

6. The dreaded good-byes

6. Saying good-bye to friends and family as you start a new or continuing your journey in college on your own all so bitter-sweet but it has to be done.

7. More clothes and shoes!!!

Well, fall clothes and boots specifically, but boots and clothes none the less! A time in fashion when you won't need a ton of layers (depending on your location), but again fun boots and fall clothes for the win!

8. Football season is back!

We love the games, the tailgates, the clothes and winning teams (Roll Tide!). Whether your cup of tea is college or pro, everyone loves football season.

9. Plan a fun fall-themed trip!

Apple picking, hot chocolate or apple cider, hay rides, corn mazes, etc. MUST DO. Start planning now! You can find an apple farm around, or maybe start planting some trees for next year..

Get your list together and prepare because these are absolute musts pre-fall and in the final moments of summer.

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