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Now That Summer is Coming To An End

Melody A. Chang
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter.

 

Isn’t it time to make the most of the last three weeks of summer?

 

 

Here are a list of random pursuits for <$400 that you take do around the Bay to end the summer with momentum! 

 

  1. Bay Area Skydiving  ($199 on Saturday and Sunday’s)

Tandem skydiving has been in for a while now and for those of you daring enough, it’s time to take a ride! Not only that, this is located right in the heart of SF and the ocean views will be amazing.

 

2. Jack Johnson Concert ($90)

If you love Banana Pancakes as much as you do, these tickets will be a steal!

https://www.vividseats.com/concerts/jack-johnson-tickets/jack-johnson-greek-theatre-berkeley-7-26-2273228.html @ the Greek Theatre.

 

3. Seussical ($35-65)

For a cute reliving of your childhood, this is beyond a good deal for a musical. https://www.san-francisco-theater.com/theaters/alcazar-theatre/seussical.php

It will be performed in San Francisco until the 5th of August! 

 

4. San Francisco Dinner Cruise ($142-$162)

https://www.viator.com/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Dinner-Dance-Cruise/d651-2540SFODANCE

Last full-out date before school starts? This is probably one of the best options for a 4-course meal along with an entire bottle of champagne and the view of the beautiful bay. 

5.  Conservatory of Flowers ($8)

In case you are looking for something nature-y and simultaneously not much in cost, the SF Conservatory of Flowers is the place for you. A lot of weddings and photoshoots are conducted in this beautiful location. Just google the images online and you’ll be impressed. 

http://conservatoryofflowers.org/visit/

 

6. Rent a Corvette ($3,99) or if you’re really feeling it, Lamborghini Aventador ($2,250)

 

https://www.gothamdreamcars.com/exotic-car-rental/san-francisco/corvette-stingray-c7

If you’ve ever wondered what luxury tastes like, here is your chance! Renting a luxury car for a day and driving all over the city with a friend could be more of an adventure than you imagine. 

 

7. Weekend Getaway to Carmel (approx $200)

If you miss the beach and want to visit a quaint little town, Carmel is one of the cutest places in Norcal. It is a high-end location but there are affordable beautiful hotel rooms, here:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g32172-Carmel_Monterey_County_California-Hotel-Deals.html

 

Melody A. Chang

UC Berkeley '19

As a senior undergraduate, I seek out all opportunities that expand my horizons, with the aim of developing professionally and deepening my vision of how I can positively impact the world around me. While most of my career aims revolve around healthcare and medicine, I enjoy producing content that is informative, engaging, and motivating.  In the past few years, I have immersed myself in the health field through working at a private surgical clinic, refining my skills as a research assistant in both wet-lab and clinical settings, shadowing surgeons in a hospital abroad, serving different communities with health-oriented nonprofits, and currently, exploring the pharmaceutical industry through an internship in clinical operations.  Career goals aside, I place my whole mind and soul in everything that I pursue whether that be interacting with patients in hospice, consistently improving in fitness PR’s, tutoring children in piano, or engaging my creativity through the arts. Given all the individuals that I have yet to learn from and all the opportunities that I have yet to encounter in this journey, I recognize that I have much room and capacity for growth. Her Campus is a platform that challenges me to consistently engage with my community and to simultaneously cultivate self-expression.