In this post, I’m going to explain how to spend summer vacation when you’re a college student in between semesters.

Summer break is a great time to recharge from a busy semester. There’s a lot more time to travel and try new things while exams and extracurriculars are on pause.

Although lounging by the pool with your cutest beach accessories and even cuter vacation outfits is great for the enjoying the sun, using your spare time to improve your resume, get career experience or develop new skills can be very beneficial in the long run. 

When the fall semester comes around, it also won’t be so hard to readjust to a busy workload when you stay productive throughout the summer months. 

Take advantage of your more flexible schedule by exploring new opportunities that would be overwhelming during the normal semester.

Want to know how to spend summer vacation in college? Here are some awesome opportunities you’ll definitely want to get behind while in between semesters. (Also, be sure to see our guide to planning your summer for tips on planning out your ideas ahead of time.)

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Take Summer Classes

Summer classes are a great way to get ahead at your university.

Often times, summer classes will be shortened versions of full-semester length courses. This is a great opportunity to take some of the more challenging classes in your program.

Not only will the course be potentially shorter, but you will also have more time to focus on the material.

This is also a great option if you haven’t decided what you want to major in yet or if you recently switched majors. Summer classes are smaller commitments that can give you a sense of what a program will entail.