There is a little over a month until I go back to college. This summer has been the busiest, least relaxing summer in my life. This is the year that I decided I would put getting ahead in college above potentially giving myself what I like to call "brain breaks."

"Brain breaks" are things that you do on breaks to reward yourself for all of the hard work that you have done either throughout the semester or over the course of an academic year. For me, my "brain break" was more school work. While I definitely wish I was able to spend more time with my friends while they are home over the summer, I know I am doing the right thing by taking these courses, and not to mention I am doing really well.

It seems like most college students don't have very relaxing summers. Since college tuition and textbooks are so expensive, college students scramble over the summer to try and make the most amount of money that they can. Here is a visual example of me this summer.

When I really want to be like this...

I am definitely envious of those who can have a relaxing summer or go on vacations with their families out of the country. I am actually kind of grateful for the experience of being able to support myself financially more and more. It really makes me think about how much my parents have done for me and how they have provided more than I could ever pay them back for.

When the new semester starts and people ask you what you did this summer, don't be embarrassed to tell them that you worked all summer, or took summer classes! That is exactly what I am going to do. Enjoy what's left of your summer!