Yes, I get it. It’s finally summer break! You’re probably sitting on your couch binge watching Gossip Girl on Netflix. Instead of spending all that time watching the growing tension between Blair and Chuck, why not do other things that will benefit you? Here are the top things that you should be doing over the summer.
Get a Job
The most popular thing to do during the summer is to get a job. As a college student, you have many expenses ranging from textbooks and buying coffee. Why not a get a summer job to earn some extra cash? There are numerous places looking to employ a young person, just like you! If you live by the coast, just know that businesses around the beach need more employees than ever over the summer. You never know how much money you may end up saving by the end of the summer.
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Get an Internship
This is the first thing I looked into as soon as I got home. Being that my major is competitive to get into, I want to get as much as experience as possible. The business that I am an intern for allows me to get to know more about my field. It gives me hands-on-experience on what I may be doing in the future. Some internships may even pay you. An internship looks great on resumes for future jobs as well.
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Take Summer Classes
The summer is also great for taking a semester of classes. Sometimes, you may be able to take classes at a local college or university. They may even be cheaper than the college or university that you currently attend. What I did was find out which class I know that I am going to struggle with. Instead of taking it for four months along with 3 other classes, I can take it in 2 fast paced months along with one other class. (Of course, everyone learns at a different pace). You also have the opportunity to retake classes that you might have failed.
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Read More
During the semester, especially with your busy schedule, you barely have time for yourself. When you do, you sleep or hang out with friends. Why not find a good book and read over the summer? Reading has numerous benefits including expanding your mind to new possibilities. Here are some books that you should check out!
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So please take advantage of the summer! And don’t limit yourself to this article. Go out and find look for things to do that will be useful towards your future. Make sure you take full advantage of your summer break!