College is extremely stressful. At times it can feel as if you are drowning in work but at the same time you are overwhelmed with so much excitement and new friendships. That being said, there is no better feeling than leaving the stress and papers and welcoming the summertime. However, summer isn't like how it used to be back in high school and it sure isn't as carefree. Here are some differences between summer vacation in high school vs. in college.

1. How you feel leaving school

In high school, everyone can't wait to leave but in college summer means that all of your friends will be spread across the country and you will be back at home having to let go of your newfound freedom.

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2. How you spend your day

In high school, you can spend your summer at the beach and hanging out with friends but in college you need to get ahead and make connections so summer internships and classes are a must.

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3. Summer Job

Summer jobs in high school are usually boring but something chill like being a lifeguard or working at the mall but in college your job/internship could lead to one in the future so you have to give it your all and put in a lot of extra effort.

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4. Going out

In high school, you probably just stayed in and watched netfilx or got together with some people in someone's backyard or basement. Now that you are older you can go out to clubs/bars/lounges which is by far way more fun.

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5. Summer diet/exercise

In high school your summer diet and exercise consists of cheese fries, ice cream and walks to the fridge. Summers in college however are spent loosing that freshman 15 or trying to stay in shape so eating whatever you want and not being active isn't the best idea.

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6. Friends

Who you hang out with in the summer will probably not change if you are going home during your college break with the exception of your college friends visiting #nonewfriends. If you go away for a job/study abroad or stay at your school fpr summer classes you get to enjoy your new friends.

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7. Length

Summer vacation in high school is only 2 months and you don't want it to be over so obviously it goes by fast but in college it is 3 months which can honestly feel like an eternity.

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So how many more weeks until school starts?