What To Do Now University is Over (For The Summer Anyway)

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In a few days it's going to be June, and you know what that means, summer holidays! My exams have all been done now but I'm aware there may still be some of you guys who are still going through them or have only just finished. So the next thing on your mind may be what to do now you have all this spare time? I know it has been for me. So I've put a lit together of all the things I've considered over the past couple of weeks, some of which I have started to chase up. I know a lot of you don't want to spend the summer being bored so here are 20 ideas to get your brain going!


Plan a cheap break away with friends/partner. If you read my guide on how to have a truly amazing holiday, this bit shouldn't be too hard. Having a break now and then really does do wonders for you and the way you feel. So plan a holiday, even if it's just a few days, and it doesn't have to be abroad either and it really will make a difference to you.


Look for work experience. Giving your labour and services away for free may not sound so great but a lot of people don't realise how useful doing work experience can be. When you've finished your degree and are ready for the world of work, it can be extremely difficult to get a job in the area you want to be as many of them require experience. Therefore, doing work experience now can lead to a better chance when it comes to applying for jobs, AND doing it in the area you want to progress in is even better.


Volunteer. Similar to the above, but volunteering for local councils by doing caring jobs, writing for free magazines, fund raising, etc. will make you feel good about yourself because you are doing something worthwhile, and it will help the people you are working with. You might even find a career.


Celebrate the end of exams with a party! Have a great party with all your friends and family and celebrate the fact you've done your exams and can finally relax!


Take up dog walking.Gives you and the dog exercise! You could even earn a little from doing it too.


Write a short story. Most of us have thought about writing a novel or short story at some point so why not take the chance while you have all this spare time and do it? Start by writing down the plots and characters and work from there.


Start a blog/journal. Express yourself and let your friends read it too! 


Take a photo of every single day and put in an album. If you like taking pictures and getting out and about, why not try this? You can look back at it in September when you go back to uni.


Get another job/part time job. Filling up your now-free days with work may sound like a drag but all this extra money you will be earning can be either saved for a good cause or gives you extra spending money.


Organise events for your friends and family. What better excuse do you have to see all your favourite people now you have some extra time on your hands? Organise trips to the park, zoo, museums, etc. 


Get in contact with old friends you haven't seen for months or even years. We all lose contact with people we used to be rally good friends with and sometimes uni can get in the way. If you're anything like me then after college it's hard to see the people you used to love being around and have made more friends. But don't forget the ones you used to have and get back in contact. It is definitely worth it.


Have a tea party. Organise some cakes and tea and invite your friends round to have a girly night in and gossip!


Learn a new skill. There is nothing bad about learning something you've always wanted to try and what better time to do it?


Donate to charity. This could be clothes, books, money, anything. it all helps!


Read a book. Reading not only expands your mind but it can be fun too! Whenever I start a good book I really can't put it back down again.


Visit local museums/castles/galleries - some may be free. Spend your free days travelling around your local town and visit all the places you haven't been yet. Take along your partner or friends and make it a day out. Remember your camera or notebook to capture it all!


Write your own autobiography or write someone's biography! This may sound quite boring but writing your own autobiography can be quite fun! Or you can interview one of your mates and do theirs! 


Change your hairstyle or colour. If you fancy a change, why not try this out? I wrote a page on this earlier if you need any ideas.


Make a collage of everything you like. Cut out pictures from magazines, newspapers, anything that catches your eye and stick it on paper. You could stick it in a notebook as well and write down why you liked it. It could bring inspiration further down the line.


Learn some new words by reading the dictionary. Sometimes I do sit down and flick through the dictionary for any words I'm not familiar with. However this probably isn't to everyone's taste.




Hope you found these useful, let me know if you decide to do any of these!