The last few weeks of the semester are tough. You’re feeling burned out and summer is so close you can almost taste it. Too bad there’s three essays, a group presentation, two projects, and four final exams you have to get through first, huh? (If you need me I’ll be crying in the corner.)

It’s so easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed during the home stretch, but all you have to do is muster up enough motivation to make it just a little bit longer. I mean think about what you have waiting for you on the other side!

Sleeping in.

An oldie but a goodie, how could you not be thrilled to be done with that 8 am lecture.

Popsicles.

Is there anything better than a popsicle on a hot summer day? Wait...

Ice cream.

The only thing that might be better than a popsicle on a hot summer day.

Fireflies.

We’ll ignore all the other bugs that come with summer.

Swimming.

Lakes, pools, oceans, pick your poison.

Long days.

Lol remember a few months ago when it got dark at 6pm? No thank you.

Hiking.

Finally it’s warm enough to explore.

Working.

Hey, making money is always a good thing.

Bonfires.

S’mores though. Do they ever get old?

Walks through the park.

How else will you get to see 20 random dogs in less than an hour?!

Vacations.

It’s always nice to get away.

Food trucks.

I don’t know about you, but I am so about Food Truck Friday.

Picnics.

Why eat inside?

Summer clothes.

Aren’t you so glad you don’t have to deal with winter layers anymore?

Hometown hangs.

Everyone is back home and ready to catch up.

Tan lines.

Or maybe burn lines for some people.

Drive-in movies.

It’s a classic.

Freedom!