The Spring semester is over and it feels like Summer has FINALLY arrived! But wait… you just remembered you have summer school and you might be feeling like it’s going to ruin the next 3 months leading up to the Fall semester.

Although past movies and shows have ingrained in us the idea that summer school is punishment for not passing classes or needing to catch up on or get an advancement on credits, the truth is that taking classes during the summer can actually be incredibly satisfying and rewarding.

Let’s quickly go over the benefits of summer school:

• You only have to focus on one or two classes at a time.
• Summer courses are about a third of the length of Fall and Spring courses.
• The University pool is open and Summer sports are in full swing
• School during the Summer keeps your mind active and prepared for the Fall!

Now that I’ve got you pumped for your Summer school, let’s talk about what to wear during these hot and humid days.

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During the summer, I used to be torn between wearing one of my go-to school outfits or just throwing on the first tank top and shorts I came across in my closet. It’s easy to feel defeated when it’s hot (especially when your AC is!) and class is now every day as opposed to every other day.

Never fear, though — I have summer college outfits down to a science now, and I’ll share my knowledge with you.

When dressing to beat the heat, some general rules to follow are:

• Chose light and loose garments that will allow airflow to circulate around your body.
• Stick with light colors to deflect the sun’s rays
• Check the materials tag for light, breathable fabrics that will keep you cool (Cotton, Linen, Silk, Rayon, Jersey, and Chambray).
• Wear structured pieces that keep their shape and won’t cling to your body when you get hot.

By following these simple rules, you don’t have to sacrifice fashion during the hot weeks of summer. Let’s practice putting these rules to use by going through some summer college outfits.