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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSD chapter.

It’s the age-old question – “What should we do this summer?” While most things that first come to mind sound incredibly exciting, from skydiving, to bungee jumping, to getting a tattoo, to traveling across the world, the truth is that those activities are typically way over the average person’s budget. Unless you’ve been saving up for your dream vacation for months, most of us will have to look for fun things to do that are on the cheaper side. But just because it’s less expensive doesn’t mean that it should be any less fun. Here are just a few examples of cheap but fulfilling activities to check off your bucket list that will make your Summer ‘22 unforgettable! 

20. Go on a picnic

19. Take a hike

18. Explore your city

17. Pick up a book series

16. Find a new favorite workout

15. Take cute pictures with your friends

14. Start bullet journaling

13. Go to the beach

12. Start a new TV series

11. Go to a garage sale

10. Clean out your closet

9. Have a sandcastle competition with your friends

8. Go on a road trip

7. Go to the drive-in theater

6. Watch the sunrise

5. Stargaze in a tent in your backyard 

4. Practice meditation

3. Go surfing

2. Build your own garden

1. Spend time with your family and friends

Ashley Xu

UCSD '23

I'm a junior at UCSD majoring in economics, and I'm interested in playing music and reading!