Summer means the start of bonfires and barbecue season, sitting poolside and blasting music— some things just never get old. I'm craving just a little bit of heat to escape from this cold spring and stressful last month of college, and frankly who isn't?

1. You can walk outside without three layers of warmth underneath

Having to dress for the weather outside and then undressing so you don't pass out in your class inside— Yeah, I'm over it.

2. No more deadlines, no more assignments

Unless you're taking summer classes like me, you're free from the throngs of education for another solid three months.

3. Nothing is better in this world than a fresh tan

I'm so pale that I'm transparent, so naturally, I feel glowing and healthy with a bit of color

4. Corn and burgers taste better at summer cookouts

It's some kind of sorcery, it has to be.

5. The ocean is calling

Sand and saltwater are the cure for any problem. Your man left you? The ocean. Did you fail your last final? The ocean. Having a mental breakdown? The ocean.

6. Seasonal shops and local businesses are 10x cuter in the summer

Support small businesses! Your conscience is happy because you kept your $ in the community too!

7. Two words: Outdoor concerts

Life is good when you can score lawn seats at $40 a pop

8. GymBod ready or not, you can't wait for swimsuits

I wanted my cake and I ate it too, sue me.

9. Summer hits make any playlist a banger

I'm not sure why everything sounds better in the summer, it just does.

10. Longer days = more opportunities

Daylight Savings Time, who?

12. Fair food is a religion

Your arteries may not thank you, but your soul and your taste buds will.

13. Driving with the windows down

There's just something about blasting music with the sun-soaked breeze hitting your skin

14. Freckles

THEY'RE SO CUTE. Be proud of your freckles, they add life and personality to your soul. Think of them as kisses from the sun (just ignore all the UVA/UVB radiation from the sun, LOL).

15. Endorphins

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing— The sun actually makes us happy! Nothing gets the endorphins and serotonin flowing like a true American summer.