With exams almost over, itâs time to look ahead to summer! There are plenty of great ways to spend the next four months, and optimizing your time before the â25 school year starts can be the perfect way to destress, advance your career, or make some money. Here are some ways for you to make the most of the summer of 2025.
Get a job
Be it an internship that will look stellar on your resume, an upward step on the corporate ladder, or a low-key gig just to earn some extra cash, getting a job can be a great way to spend your time this summer. Without the full-time responsibility that classes bring with them, youâll have an extra 4-8 hours each day to dedicate to something else. Getting a job can be both a practical and fun way to use those hours.
Plus, the added cushion to your bank account canât hurt, either. Getting back on campus in the fall is always a wake-up call to stay on track with your spending habits.
Spend quality time with loved ones
Whether youâre going home for the summer or not, itâs always a good idea to stay in touch with the important people in your life. Go see your parents, siblings, and friendsâthey want to see you! Grabbing lunch with an old buddy or spending a day with your family can be the perfect way to show your affection and appreciation for them, and itâs always worth the effort.
Adventure
Try something new! Spend a weekend in a new place, try a new shop or restaurant, or go to a concert. You can also try finding a nearby beach or lake to enjoy the warm weather. Getting out and hitting the town can be the perfect way to destress, have some fun, and shake it up a little bit. Thatâs what summer is for!
Take some time for yourself
Without classes or school to eat up most of your time, you might be looking at a couple of extra hours in the week to spend just for yourself. Take a bath, pick up a hobby, or watch that show thatâs been on your list for a little too long. Summer can be a great time to relax, breathe, and rejuvenate for the year to come.
Whether youâre looking for an upbeat and active summer, a relaxing and calming one, or one to move you forward academically or professionally, spending your summer in intentional ways is beneficial no matter what.