Top Tips For a Productive Summer

Summer-time grants students ultimate freedom until the leaves begin to brown. This may seem like a good time to doss around and sleep until noon, but making the most of your free time can leave you feeling refreshed in preparation for the new academic year. Here are some ideas of how to spice up your summertime.

Volunteer

Rather than applying for random positions which involve volunteering for organisations of little interest to you in a bid to feel a valuable member of society, apply for a charity that supports a cause that you have genuine passion to assist. You're more likely to enjoy the work and continue your voluntary placement for longer. There are many different volunteering positions available, try to aim for a position which is relevant to your desired career path to gain some valuable experience as well as helping the charity.

Find a summer job

Many online recruitment companies have specialist sections dedicated to finding summer jobs for students. There are a variety of seasonal opportunities ranging from working part time in a local supermarket, to holiday repping abroad in a popular resort. Earning extra cash will allow you to do more activities throughout the summer or save money for future use.

Working abroad for the summer can end up being the working holiday of a lifetime. Many people return to the same resort each year and make valuable friends. You could even get your friends from home to book a holiday in the resort you're working in and visit you.

Take a well-deserved break

Booking a holiday or vacation of some description just before the start of the new term is a great way to uplift the end-of-summer depression and set you up for the new term. The holiday could be as simple as camping for a weekend in the countryside or a holiday abroad with friends. Having something to look forward to and save cash for can keep excitement fresh and provide a work incentive throughout the summer.

Join a new class

Learn a new skill over the summer by joining a club. Theatre groups, fitness classes and short courses are just some of the many great ways to broaden your social horizons, as well as discovering new passions and talents you never knew you had. Extra-curricular pastimes and hobbies also show personality and indicate the ability to learn different skills for future employment.

Being productive over the summer can leave you feeling ready to jump back into education with a fresh mind after fulfilling your holiday period. Make sure you have an action packed summer and avoid excessive oversleeping!

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