As I head home for the summer, I want to take advantage of these next three and a half months. When people say, “after graduation you will hardly ever see the people you graduate again," it is very true. I haven’t talked to many people I was close with in high school since last August. So, this summer I want to spend as much time with my high school friend group that I still talk to, as possible as this will probably be the last summer we get this opportunity.

1. Go to the lake

Who doesn’t love going to the lake and riding around on the water with their friend group?

2. Go to the beach

It’s not summer time unless you go to the beach with your closest pals.

3. Go skydiving

This is something that’s on a lot of people's list, why not knock it off this summer?

4. Make some money

All college students know the struggle of living on a small budget through the school year to take advantage of not having school work and work a little.

5. Workout

Yes, college makes you gain a little weight, everyone knows it. So, use your extra time to make yourself look good and feel even better with your best friend by your side.

6. Float down the river

Grab a cooler, a large pool float and just relax as the water pushes you down the river.

7. Go to a concert

Whether it’s a music festival, a big concert in a city near your or just a local band playing live music. Slow down and take in the live music.

8. Pool days

Easiest way to hang out with your friends and enjoy summertime.

9. Have bonfires

Make some s’mores, hang out under the stars, and enjoy the sweet summer nights.

10. Read a book

I know, it’s summertime... but find a book or a series you enjoy and dive in. You can read with your friends as your laying out getting a tan. Kill two birds with one stone!

11. Go cliff jumping

This might not be feasible for all people but where I’m from there are places me and my friends can do this.

12. Learn to surf

Got to go to the beach to accomplish this one. Refer to number two.

13. Go to a drive-in movie

There are a lot of great movies coming out this summer. So, get your friends together, get a pickup truck and some blankets and you can watch a movie on a big screen under the stars.

14. Watch a sunset

These occur everyday so take advantage of it!

15. Visit a waterfall

Hike down a trail, take some pictures, and if you’re brave enough to bear the cold water, jump in the water.

16. Do a good deed

Pay for someone behind you in line of a drive-thru, donate some canned food, go to the animal shelter. Get your friends together and this could be a fun thing to do as well as helping your hometown community.

17. Go a week without social media

This allows you to go on some adventures with your friends and have more free time without being connected to your cellphone all day.

18. Go to a baseball game

MLB or College, whatever league that is around you. Go have some fun enjoying America’s pastime.

19. Spend time with your family

Yes, this is probably one of the last summer with your friends from high school, but don’t forget about your family.

20. Make every second count

This statement speaks for itself!

Take advantage of this summer, it’s one of the last summers everyone in your friend group from high school will be in your hometown together. This is one of the last summers before we all get internships, jobs at school, do research or whatever ties us to the future. Enjoy it!