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How To Plan The Perfect Summer

Live Like There Is No Tomorrow

Jacki Ryan
May 03, 2016
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Classes are winding down, campus is becoming a ghost town, and exams are finally coming to an end. All of your "school friends" are returning home and you realize that you don't have a thing planned. Here are a couple of ways to ensure that you plan a kick a$$ summer!

1. Get A Job

I hate to be that person that sounds like your parents, but unless you have a huge sum of money lying around your summer will be pretty bleak without it. Jobs are a great way to save a little extra cash for the upcoming school year so that you wont be stressing out (as much) and they are also a great way to fund whatever plans you decide to make.

2. Cross A Few Things Off Your Bucket List Around The Area

Just because you may have lived in the same place your whole life doesn't mean that you've seen it all. I'm someone that has that mindset and you'll notice that there are more possibilities available to you as you age.

3. Take Some Time For Yourself

While you're in the heat of the semester there are often times where you go and go and go and never really have any time to yourself. Coming home of the summer opens up a whole new can of worms in that situation. People that you haven't seen in a year want to hang out and it's OK to say no to have a time you time.

4. Get a Tan

~USE SUN SCREEN~ Getting tan is a great feeling, it boosts confidence and the vitamin D is actually great for you body and mind. However, getting extra crispy is no fun and can lead to a lot of issues down the road, remember to just be smart.

5. Travel

A lot of people avoid this because they think that it's too expensive or that they don't have anyone to go with. Travel has actually become more affordable over the years and with Groupons for trips and Airbnb's all over the world, it's super easy to see what is out there. And if you decide that you want to get away and don't know where - try to visit some college friends in their hometown. It's not only a great way to see another part of the country but it allows you to understand where that person comes from.

Just remember that summer is a time to unwind and recollect. Take advantage of every sunny day.

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