The day is finally here: summer vacation. After months filled with classes, homework, meetings, and sleepless nights, it is finally time to pack everything up and head home for summer break. The idea of three whole months free to do whatever you like got you through the end of the semester. So, what are you going to fill those days with?
Here are 15 things to do over summer vacation.
1. Beach trip
Is it really summer without at least one day spent on a blazing hot beach with too many little kids running around?
2. Amusement park
You are never too old to enjoy (or be afraid of) the giant roller-coaster that the park is known for.
3. City trip
Cities are a great place to explore, try new food, and learn a little bit of history. You never know what you are going to find.
4. Get a job
Life, in general, is expensive. Earning a little cash at a part time job is never a bad idea.
5. Volunteer
It is super awarding to help out at a local animal shelter, day care, or retirement home. The smiles on their faces make it all worth it.
6. Binge Netflix
A couple of ‘me days’ with an old favorite will reverse all the stress from last semester.
7. All-day shopping trip
Retail therapy is a real thing, especially when you bring your friends along for the ride.
8. Visit family members
Your grandma is always begging you to visit it. Make her day and spend a couple hours with her and tell her everything that happened over the last couple of months. She’ll love it.
9. Enjoy a spa day
Treat yourself! Self-care is extremely important. It will help you perform better in school and in life, and overall, you will feel better.
10. Visit friends
Those friends you met a college this year, yeah, they live five hours away. So, load up your car with music and snacks and visit them. They miss you as much as you miss them.
11. Road trip
Pick a random spot in your town, state, or country and drive there. You never know what you may find along the way.
12. Study abroad
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn more about other cultures and yourself at the same time. With it, you may find your new favorite destination spot.
13. Clean your room
All those clothes you have been promising to donate all year, actually do it. You will feel so much better living in a clean room. Plus, your mom will greatly appreciate it.
14. Take your mom out to lunch
Show her how much you appreciate and love her. And, pick up the check; she has done a lot for you.
15. Read a book in the sun
Pick up that book you bought months ago that you have not gotten around to reading yet and pick a comfy spot under a tree.