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10 Ways To Make The Most Of Summer

You've got nothing but time on your side, make the most of it.

Clarissa Stiving
May 24, 2016
Erskine College
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Summer is upon us, and there are so many things to do with all the free time. No more schoolwork, tests, or quizzes holding you back from all your adventures. Here is some non-traditional ways to spend your summer.

1. Go on a road trip

This could lead you so many places: an old friend's house, the beach, the mountains for a hike, or a brand new adventure. So, grab a friend, or as many as fit in your car, fill your gas tank, and drive into the sunset (or wherever the GPS takes you).

2. Make a new friend

No matter how many friends you already have, make a new one. It could be one for a day, vacation, or they could turn out to be one of your best friends.

3. Sell homemade lemonade

If you're not working for the summer, maybe try to make some money, even if it's only 25 cents from your mom pitying you. It's a good way to get out there and spend a day in the sun with a little bit of purpose.

4. Climb a tree

Find a good tree (with few bugs) and climb it with a good book and spend some time in the shade.

5. Start a new hobby

Now that you have all this free time...learn to paint, craft a little, crochet, bird watch, literally anything that gets your brain moving a little bit.

6. Paint a room

Nothing is better than a little bit of change. Why not get rid of the fading pre-teen purple in your room and change it up with a little bit of green, red, or yellow.

7. Start a scrapbook

You just had an entire year of memories, and your phone is getting too full to take pictures of your amazing summer. Why not make a scrapbook of the year? It gives you an opportunity to clear up memory, think about memories, and practice your crafting.

8. Ride a bike

I feel like nobody rides bikes anymore. Get out there. Find a nice shady trail and explore the world around you.

9. Volunteer

If you don't have a job, and you just need something to do, I'm sure there is somewhere around you that will take volunteers. Do something that you're passionate about!

10. Be yourself!

Don't let Instagram fool you, not everyone is spending 24/7 on the beach. Be yourself on social media. If you spent all day in your pajamas, don't be afraid to embrace it. Embrace everything around you and make the most of your summer!

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