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Making the Most of Your Time Off in the Summer

28.06.19

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Summer is the season most college students dream of all year long. Plans for summer are sometimes made well in advance, while others develop last-minute. But with so much excitement surrounding this time of year, it’s easy to overlook some of the ways you can make the most of your time off with enriching, memorable experiences. Remember, summer is more than just playtime; your break is also the perfect opportunity for gaining valuable experience for your future career. Here are a few suggestions for maximizing your time off between semesters.

Travel

Some students are fortunate enough to have the means to travel during the summer break. If you have such an opportunity, don’t let it pass you by! Traveling with friends allows you to immerse yourself in different environments and learn about other communities. You can also catch up with friends who may attend colleges far away. Moreover, your trip doesn’t even have to be expensive—it can be as simple as putting together a road trip with a few sight-seeing stops along the way. Summer is the time to make memories, so pack your suitcase and join your friends on a trip that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

Nurture Your Hobby

Oftentimes, demanding class work and job responsibilities force college students to put their hobbies on hold during the semester. Luckily, it’s easy to jump back in to your favorite pastimes once summer arrives. You might even consider indulging in a new hobby that you never had time to try during the school year. Now that your schedule is more flexible, look for a hobby that brings you joy, and consider trying something you’ve never done before.

Get a Summer Job or Internship

Of course, summer isn’t just for relaxing; it’s also the perfect time to do something productive, like finding a job or an internship. Some students are successful in finding jobs related to their field of study, while others take any position available to make ends meet. No matter which route you go, summer is a great time to make some extra money that you can use to get through the school year. Even if you take on an unpaid internship, you’ll develop new skills and have experience for your resume—both of which employers look for when hiring.

Continue Learning

While summer typically brings a break from studies, some students choose to continue with their courses. If your school offers summer courses, taking one or two will still allow you freedom to relax, but you’ll also get a leg up on the next semester. With that said, you don’t have to take a course on campus to continue learning. You can use online courses and free apps to develop unique skills or learn a new language to enhance your future career prospects. Plus, learning something new will keep you busy, even when you can’t find anything to watch on Netflix.

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