Summer for most often means doing the same things they do every year, whether it's going to the beach, shopping, or the movies. For college students especially doing these same tedious activities can become boring because of how long our summer break is. Here are some ideas that you and your friends can do this summer to create a memorable summer.
1. Zoo & Aquariums- I personally haven't been to the zoo since I was little and is a place that would probably be a lot of fun with a group of friends on a cool summer day. If you are an animal lover like I am this is a no brainer
2. Hiking- Grab some friends and go on a hike, you know once you get to the top of the trail you'll want to take that Instagram perfect photo.
3. Plan a day trip- Depending on where you live where you go can vary. For me personally planing a day trip to NYC with my friends allows us a change of scenery from what we see everyday.
4. Go to a food market- Summer time is the best time for eating fruit so what better way then to buy some fresh fruit from an outdoor food market. This way you can also enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
5. Music events- Sometimes concerts can get expensive and require long drives so instead look for local music events because if anything it can provide background music while you hang out with your friends.
6. Amusement parks- If you're a roller coaster junkie like myself you must visit an amusement park over the summer. People tend to head straight for the shore and only go to the boardwalk, but going to an amusement park provides a completely different experience.
7. Fitness class- Sign up for a fitness class and challenge yourself. Whether it's soul cycling or a kickboxing class, if you sign up with friends you're bound to have fun and who knows you might even enjoy yourself more than just using the treadmill at the gym.
8. Drive-in movies- It's easy to go to the movie theatre, but driving out of your way a to go to a drive-in movie is totally worth the trip. Roll the windows down get some friends together or a significant other and a ton of snacks.
9. Set a goal- Set a goal for yourself. Whether it's a fitness goal, a reading goal, a trying new things goal. Spend the summer trying to achieve that goal.
10. Have a bonfire- Get all your friends together and have a bonfire, make s'mores, tell stories and make memories
11. Craft- Do some art and craft activities, whether you're painting the sunset or collecting seashells and making necklaces.
11. Relax!- With all these activities don't forget to do the most important thing this summer and that's relax.
