Whenever school is about to end, I'm always looking forward to the summer. But at the same time, I'm always sad to leave my college town, Oxford, Ohio. Being home is great, but it can get boring pretty quickly. In about a week or so, you start to remember why you left home to go to your college town in the first place. Luckily, I get to spend this summer in Oxford. It's crazy how empty the small town is during the summer. In all honesty, it's better here with less people, because you get to do way more things compared to when the campus is buzzing with students.
Whether you're in Oxford to take summer classes or working, or you have an internship, there are plenty of different ways to enjoy it. During the school year, we all have a set schedule. This gives us more time to relax and hang out with friends, while also multitasking with work every now and then. Here are nine reasons why being in Oxford during the summer is great:
1. Shorter lines.
Less people = shorter, or even no lines. This includes Chipotle and bars *wink wink, nudge nudge*
2. Summer Specials.
Many bars, restaurants and stores have summer sales and specials going on.
3. You meet people that are also stuck with you for the rest of the summer.
Summer SQUADS.
4. It's never too crowded.
Anywhere. Ever. Especially at the Rec. All those treadmills and ellipticals you tried to snag during the school year are finally open for business all day.
5. You have more time to explore.
During the school year, you're busy with exams and assignments, group projects and binge-watching Netflix. During the summer, you might be taking summer classes and working, but you'll probably also have more free time to explore Oxford. This includes making a trip to Hueston Woods, exploring the bluffs on South Quad or going to the summer concerts Uptown.
6. Parking spots are easy to come by.
No more fighting to get that front row spot or doing circles around Uptown.
7. You'll get to live by yourself or with roommates for the summer
When it comes to staying under your own roof or your parents'... I'll take the independence.
8. You'll be able to take harder classes during the summer and get them over with.
What's better than making your future semesters easier? Plus, these classes are usually easier than the ones during the school year because you have a shorter amount of time and less people. Teachers can really focus on helping you and you can focus on laying out on your roof.
9. You can even figure out where all of the Pokestops are before everyone comes back.
Find some friends and go Pokemon hunting. You can find all of the hotspots (and I may or may not be saying there's one by King Library...).
But really, who doesn't love Oxford? It's a small town in the middle of nowhere, with plenty of things to do. Try visiting the Farmer's Market, checking out campus events and making new groups of friends to hang out with. Explore around Hueston Woods, or go visit Hamilton to see what else is out there!
