It's that time of year again: when school is out and it begins to heat up. That's right, summer is right around the corner. Summer has always been my favorite season, and for many reasons. Here are just 10 of them:

1. No school

I'm one of those people who actually enjoys learning, but even I know that we need breaks off from it, and summer provides the perfect one.

2. Time to catch up on sleep

College is for not sleeping, which means summer is the time to catch up on all of that sleep.

3. Iced coffee season

Iced coffee is the best coffee.

4. Getting a tan

Tans just make everything look better.

5. Spending time at the lake (or beach)

For me, it's the lake in the Midwest, and spending time at the lake tubing was always one of my favorite times of summer.

6. Fourth of July

Hands down one of the best holidays. Who doesn't love fireworks, parties, warm weather, food, friends and family all in one day?

7. Summer food

Summer food has to easily be some of the best. It's when all of the fruit is at its best, and BBQs are always fun to have.

8. Vacation

If you're lucky enough to go on one, it's usually the highlight of your year.

9. Late nights

While college students are used to late nights, it's more fun in the summer when you can spend most of it outside, and it doesn't revolve around exams or papers.

10. Best season to have fun

It just seems like it's so much easier to have fun in summer, so enjoy this one!