Summer is finally upon us – the time for relaxing by the pool and taking a break from school. However, sometimes summer can also mean extreme boredom by the second week of break. Because I am also one who suffers from summer boredom because the rest of my life is extremely busy, I’m compiling a list of fun things (that aren’t work) to do that will keep you entertained as you sizzle in the sun.
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- Read One Book Per Week
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This is something that I’m partaking in and I’m really excited! I love to read, but the semesters eat up all of my time, so reading for fun is out of the question. I have a ton of books I want to read, both classic and modern, and summer is the only time I get to do it. It’s always good to do this with a buddy, too, so you have someone to share your experiences with. Plus, you’ll get smarter and get the chance to be in a ton of different worlds, which is always really interesting!
- Find A New Hobby
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Hobbies can be anything from painting to knitting to become a fitness god. This is a good way to invest your time into something that you care about and are excited about and you acquire a new skill along the way! Plus, with all of the extra time you’ll have, you’ll be able to invest the time in it that you wouldn’t have during the semester.
- Take A Vacation
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Vacation doesn’t necessarily have to mean expensive – a trip to the beach or just a weekend trip somewhere can be the vacation you need. Because it’s summer, all of the lakes, rivers, and oceans are the perfect vacation destination! If you’re more of a nature person, there are plenty of trails and campsites that have special summer events. Cities also have tons of cool stuff going on, so treat yourself!
- Learn A New Language
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I know this sounds daunting, but it could be fun to begin to learn a new language, such as sign language, and work towards being fluent in another language! Not only will it take up a lot of time, you’ll be able to communicate with a whole new group of people, and that means more opportunities for improvement!
- Binge A New Show
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I will also be doing this during the summer. Again, if I watch shows during the semester, I either can never finish it, or I watch it and ignore my school work. Summer promises time to safely engulf myself into a new show and I’m not even going to feel bad about disappearing for weeks at a time. I deserve this and so do you.