Congratulations you've made it one more year through school.

Many of us will be working five to six days a week but that doesn't mean we don't have some sort of life during the summer. While there are many things that need to be done over summer break such as doctors and dentist appointments lets talk about what you wanna do. Most college kids will try to get off of work and immediately go to any kind of party or head up to the boardwalk. We all just want to have fun before we've got to go back to work and later on school.

Go nuts guys and gals but let's set down five rules of what not to do to keep the party going.

1. Don't get back with your ex from home

They seem so much more mature after spending a year working right? They finally have enough money not to be considered a deadbeat too. Your mom or dad is still rooting for them because they seemed like they were going places but you knew better. Rember the reasons why you left them in the first place and try to find a better summer fling to fling in their face if your paths should ever cross.

2. Don't spend all your time at home on your days off

Work can be draining especially when you're pulling long hours so the desire to stay indoors watching Netflix is very real. Let's be real the more time you spend at home the more low energy you'll be for when you have to go back. Even just going out to see a movie and spend some time catching up with friends from home will help keep you happier at work. Don't be afraid of making plans even if you can only hang out for a few hours here and there.

3. Don't forget to spend time with family

Although we may have changed our opinions on political policies or even if you are just more vocal about them you shouldn't let differing opinions stop you from having a connection with your family. Who knows, they may surprise you. You've changed, even if it's mostly insignificant, so whos to say if they haven't as well.

4. Don't revert back to the person you were

Being back at home can make us remember how we used to be but that doesn't mean you should change your behavior to match old surroundings or people. Any practices you've picked up over this oast semester I implore you to continue doing them. Trying to better yourself over the past year is your choice and if you've found something that works keep moving forward with it and reach your goal.

5. Don't drop everyone you've met this past year

If you've miraculously managed to make friends with good people over the past few months and they treat you right don't forget them. it's difficult to keep up with people as you've found trying to keep up with people from home but hopefully, you've mastered this if only a little. Good luck over the next few months everyone, take care of yourself over the next three months.