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Now That Summer is Coming To An End

Melody A. Chang Student Contributor, University of California - Berkeley
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

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.