Although college students crave lazy days spent serial Netflixing or tanning in the 80 degrees of sunshine, reality hits and we realize that with summer will just come more work. Whether it’s a part time job or an internship, most of us will be too busy to get much time for ourselves.

Make the most of your day off. Here’s a bucket list of things to do to make your summer feel packed with activities while you’re still making money or gaining job experience.

Go to a drive in movie. If you’re feeling adventurous, dress up like Sandy and Danny. 

Spend a rainy day at an arcade. Buy a roll of quarters first. If you’re over 21 go to a casino, but remember to only bring the money you're okay with losing. 

Hit up your local beach or public pool. Or just play in a sandbox. 

Go camping. While you at it, you can go hiking and fishing and become one with nature 

Go to the city. It's cliché, but who doesn't want more pics in front of the bean. 

Explore the boutiques and shops in your hometown that you’ve never been into before. 

Experiment with recipes from Pinterest.  

Experiment with DIY ideas from Pinterest. 

Finally read that book you've been wanting to read for the past two years. 

Go to a flea market, buy something cool that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. 

Go to a zoo. Take selfies with the animals. Pay special attention to your sorority’s animal. 

Go to a museum that you haven't visited since you were a kid, pretend like you're still said kid. (Science and Industry or Shedd Aquarium are great). 

Hit up the Dells, or Six Flags, for a day trip or a weekend getaway. 

Get dressed up with your friends and go to a fancy restaurant. 

Try a sport you’ve never attempted before, whether it’s golfing or water skiing. 

Spend an entire day hanging out with your grandparents or someone else’s. 

Write snail mail to a friend who lives out of state. 

Take an art or workout class that you’ve always kind of wanted to take. 

Try a type of food that you’ve never eaten before. 

Go to a music Festival. Check out Natalie's article for some good ideas. 

Have a picnic in a forest preserve. 

On a day when you're feeling lucky, buy some scratch off lottery tickets for you and your friends. See who wins more money. 

Pretend like you're a 13 year old and have a slumber party with your old high school friends. Catch up on each other’s lives. 

Go to everybreakfast place in your town. Find the perfect omelet. 

Be an extra in a film. Check online or in newspapers to see if any movies are being filmed in your area this summer. 

Run a race. The Rock and Roll marathon and half-marathon are in Chicago, this June, but there are always lots of local 5Ks that are inexpensive. 

Go to a midnight movie premiere. Drink lots of energy drinks beforehand. 

Treat yourself to something expensive that you’ve worked hard for. 

Go to a 24 hour diner at 2 a.m. just because you can. 

Go to a race track, grab a drink, watch the horses and see if you win any races.

Whatever you end up doing, enjoy it and have a wonderful summer!