The summer typically leaves your days wide open to do whatever your heart desires. The only problem is when you get everything you wanted to do out of the way the first week you have off suddenly the the boredom sets in. Take this time to set your mind on learning new skills that set you apart from others. Here are a few suggestions of unique skills to learn this summer.

1. Learn to speak another language.

Besides being a resume enhancer, being multilingual is an incredible skill. Speaking two, or even more, languages will set you far ahead of your peers. Not to mention being able to talk about people behind their backs is pretty nice.

2. Learn how to knit.

I know we all think of knitting as an “old-lady” activity, but it’s really relaxing. First you’ll start getting frustrated and the next thing you know you’ll be the friend that everyone goes to when they need a heartfelt gift for mom.

3. Learn how to juggle.

Admit it, we’ve all been in the grocery store and picked up some apples and attempted to juggle them. Yeah, we all know that we end up bruising them and getting yelled at by our parents. Just think of how cool it’d be to actually be able to juggle those.

4. Learn how to play an instrument.

Music is a great thing, and being able to pick up an instrument and strum away, or whatever that instrument entails. Take it from someone that has taught themselves how to play three instruments, with a little dedication it really isn’t that difficult.

5. Learn how to make origami.

From paper fortune tellers to paper boats, folding up gum wrappers and scrap paper in class is a great way to pass time when you get bored of the topic being taught. Just imagine making paper swans and giraffes; you could practically make your own zoo of paper animals.