Whether you are home for the coming months or staying close to campus, there is always something you could be doing with your time! Here is a list of free things you should plan to achieve within the next few months. Oh, and try to come up with a group of friends to go through the list with, because no one likes to have a lonely summer!

1. Plant a garden.

Or simply plant a flower! The Dollar Tree sells everything you need as a beginner. Even if you have never tried to grow anything before, college dorms and apartments are great for experimenting with your green thumb.

2. Write to a friend that is at home for the summer.

In a world filled with technology, a friend at home for the summer may in fact love the gesture of a handwritten letter, just as a reminder that you're thinking of them.

3. Read a book.

Getting lost in a good book is one of the best remedies for boredom.

4. Start an exercise regimen.

There are thousands of at-home exercise plans that won't cost you any gym membership fees, because who wants those?

5. Simply sit outside, and listen to Pandora.

Everyone needs some time to themselves, but sometimes the curse of staying on campus for the summer means you will be alone more often than you anticipated. Simply grab your phone or laptop, go sit on your porch and just lay back and watch the clouds move past. Music can cure any loneliness.

6. Build your own slip-n-slide.

All you need is a big tarp and a rainy day, and you are set!

7. At home science experiments.

The supplies are cheap, and the experiments are fun and easy. Who ever said science experiments were only for school?

8. Don't forget to take advantage of sleeping in too.

Because whether we like it or not … classes are right around the corner.

9. Make up your own game.

I know most of you are familiar with the "Lava Game" most kids played in elementary school, right? (See GIF above if you are unfamiliar). Make like a kid again, and use your imagination!

10. Build a bonfire.

Bonfires are summer's signature nighttime activity. It is free, unless you want to make s'mores that is, and extremely relaxing.

11. Revamp some old tees with scissors and a few knots.

Cutting up old T-shirts never cost any money! Just pick a tee you thought you would never wear again, and there you have it! It's the perfect afternoon project.

12. Stay up late, and watch the stars.

Grab a blanket and some tunes, and get lost in the stars. It is free, easy and totally worth it.

13. Tanning (the real kind).

Because who fake-n-bakes in the summer?

14. Go for a long bike ride.

Summertime is for enjoying the beautiful weather we are given. Bike rides are the perfect way to do just that.

15. Make arts and crafts out of leaves.

It may seem elementary, but simply walk outside and grab a few leaves off of some trees. Then put your imagination to the test, and see what you create!

16. Refurbish some old furniture.

It's the good ole, “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" technique. You will be happily surprise with yourself once you take some old furniture you never thought you would use again, and you turn it into something creative and …usable.

17. Have a good old fashioned sleepover!

Sleepovers are the key to bringing everyone back together for just one night (or two) of the summer. I don't care if you are a girl or a guy, everyone needs hang out sessions with their buds.