Remember what it was like being in elementary school on summer vacation? August would roll around and you would be so bored, ready to go back to school. It was a much simpler time back then. Now that we are much older we can fully appreciate summer vacation. However, in college, it’s not really much of a break, even though it’s a month longer. That’s the hard part about growing up.
Summer bucket lists are always nice but actually crossing things off of it is challenging when you are working 40 hour weeks and still only have 12 dollars to your name. Here’s a more realistic summer bucket list so you can make the most of summer 2019.
Make $$$
Tis’ the season for internships and working full-time. This is a great time to start saving! If you’re internship is unpaid, well good luck Charlie.
Have a beach day
Work hard, play harder. If you have a day off or have the weekend free, take a trip to the beach! If you’re staying in Michigan this summer, visiting one of the Great Lakes is definitely a must.
Hang out with old friends from high school
If you’re going home for the summer, this is a great time to catch up with some old friends! It’s so hard to keep up with everyone’s lives when you can barely keep up with your own. Facetime just isn’t the same as being able to chat in person.
Travel somewhere new
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Take a road trip with some friends or family and stay in an airbnb for a night or maybe even camp out!
Read a book
Think about it. Even though you are working more, you don’t have class, homework, or extracurriculars on top of that. Take some time to actually read for fun!
Have a bonfire
Again, another low-cost item on the list. The only funds you might need are for some s’mores supplies. Seriously, some of my favorite summer nights started with a simple bonfire and country music.
Go social media-free for a week
Stop comparing your summer vacation to others! Realize that people only post when they’re having fun. Chances are they are probably working just as much as you are. Going social media-free for a week will make you feel less left out.
Create healthy habits
Start eating healthier. Start training for that marathon. Start a bullet journal! Seriously, do whatever you need to create a better lifestyle for yourself that you can carry on throughout the academic year too.
Go to a concert/music festival
Of course this can be quite a bit pricier, but if you’re working non-stop you deserve to treat yourself. Often time there are smaller festivals with general admission tickets starting at only $30, and you can still catch one or two big headliners. Check out this website for a list of some festivals coming to Michigan this summer!
https://localspins.com/michigan-music-festivals-the-big-list-at-local-spins/
Catch up on some much needed sleep and de-stress
Last but not least, sleep. Honey, trust me. You need it.