Summer Ideas for the College Student
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It's the end of the school year, and for many, that means moving on and growing up. For others, it means another summer with a minimum wage job. Not interested in either one of those options? Here are some alternatives for the summer if you want to stay involved but have a good time as well.
- For those of you returning next year, enjoy your summer. You'll have time to work your butt off after you graduate. I have spent all of my summers working full-time jobs to save up money for the school year, plus working part-time while in school. It's not fun, but you have to do what you have to do. You can still work and enjoy yourself. Just do something you love. Why settle for a minimum wage job you hate?
- Try to actually find a summer job that has something to do with your major. Food service and Psychology don't normally go hand in hand, so try to volunteer a couple day of the week at a psychiatric hospital. It would be great experience, and you could actually get some internship credit while you are at it.
"I have an externship in the heart center at UVA for the first half of the summer; then, I will hopefully be working as a nursing assistant on the side," explained RU nursing student Jen Leake.
- Take some time to relax. Yes, college is an amazing time, but it can be full of stressful moments and breakdowns in the library. Take a week off to visit friends and family. You may have just graduated, but there's no need to stress about a career five minutes after being handed your diploma.
"I would say to relax, don't rush to get a job, go to the beach, take some time off and hang out," said RU graduating senior, Lindsay Payne.
- You know all that graduation money you are being sent from relatives and family friends? Take the money and gain some true experience outside of your hometown bar. Traveling either across the country or even going overseas is a great way to take some time for yourself and see what else is out there. You have spent the past four years in Radford; you need to see the world outside of the mountains sometime.
"My ideal summer would be laying around on the beach, drinking beer and enjoying my last months of freedom before real work begins," said RU senior Anthony Marchio.
The summer should be a time for relaxation, gaining experience and having fun. Whether you are working full-time, not getting paid for an internship, taking summer courses or just laying on the beach, try to enjoy your last opportunities to be young!
"Crabcakes and football... That's what Maryland does!"
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