Summer Break Do and Dont's

The best part of the year has come to many college students that dedicate their hours to endless studying, revising, writing and staying focused on their degree. It's almost summer break, and we are more than ready for it.

It's time to pack your school supplies, and take a trip to visit your grandma in North Carolina. It's also the time to ride your blue bike outside, while taking advantage of the bright sun and the warm weather.

Visiting some friends over the weekend and having a picnic at the park all are great ideas for summer adventures. Write them down.

Summer break it's great; it's a time to sit back and relax for a while. But don't go forgetting all you learned in school the previous semester.

According to the National Summer Learning Association, all young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in activities during the summer. Research shows that students typically scored lowered on standardized tests at the end of the summer.

I understand that summer break means complete freedom from responsibilities at school, but you don't have to let all the hard work go undone. Stay focused even outside of school.

There are many ways students can engage in activities while they are on break, and power their brains to work even better. Students can rent books for free at the library, and enjoy a ride into the unknown.

They can write a novel over the break, or have responsibilities towards the chores at the house.
Some students prefer to take intersession classes, or summer classes as well. It's a good way to stay focused while still being able to relax and have a night out with some friends.

If you are staying local during the summer, you should invest in some classes and get some school hours out of the way.

School is here to help and motivate students to do better in life, and achieve greatness.

It's incredible that schools have implemented summer classes over the break, promoting activities on campus and assisting whenever they need.

Don't forget to be active. Research also shows that students not only lose academic knowledge during summer break, but also have the tendency to gain weight over the relaxed break. There are many ways to stay active, and to be engaged with school activities as well.

Take your dog to walk a couple times a week, or take a martial class that you are interested in. Use your time with productive activities that will help you prosper.

College years will fly by, and opportunities might not be the same. It's important to take advantage of what your school has to offer, and be fully committed to your classes.

But don't forget to have fun.