4. Out with the Old, in with the New
Pack away all those heavy sweaters and boots, and make way for all of those long-lost summer dresses and shorts!
The first day of summer is right around the corner, meaning now is your last chance to get in your spring cleaning! Go through all of your belongings, and get rid of anything that you can no longer use. Not only will you have a cleaner living space; you’ll also be making room (and an excuse) to seek out all of the new, summer clothes and accessories that you’ve been eyeing. What better way to put some pep in your step than to spice up your wardrobe?
5. Get a Summer Job
While studies have found that at least 1 in 5 undergrads work 35 hours a week during the school year, and 80% of students work during school, some students can’t maintain a full time job with their school schedule or choose not to.
If working during the school year isn’t an option for you, then the summer is the perfect time to land a gig.
6. Go on a Vacation
What is one of the first things that people associate with summer? Vacation.
But here’s the tricky part- sources, including The Atlantic, are now arguing that more vacation time doesn’t actually correlate with higher job satisfaction. Interestingly enough, booking your vacation can do just the opposite! As explained in The Washington Post, Rice University and Iowa State University have done studies that prove that booking your vacation at work can lead to higher expectations and higher disappointment.
BUT, do not let this sway you! While you may not be able to rely on vacation time to increase your job satisfaction, you’ll be glad that you made time to get away and recuperate. Summer only comes once a year, so take advantage of it.
