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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Jefferson chapter.

During the summer it can feel like we have an ample amount of time, but there is nothing for you to do. I know I always feel like I’m so bored during the summer, so here are some activities that you can do this summer that your book-loving heart will thoroughly enjoy!

  1. Create Your Own Book
    You can create your own book of your summer memories, like a summer scrapbook. This can include any mementos of your summer like letters, postcards, pictures, ticket stubs, notes, and any embellishments you want.
  2. Try Out Recipes in a Cookbook
    You can get a cookbook from the library or buy one online and create recipes from the cookbook to expand your palate. You can even host a cookbook night where everyone gets a cookbook and recreates one of the recipes for a fun night with friends and family!
  3. Read a Travel Book
    If you’re traveling in the country or abroad you can get a travel book about the place you’re visiting, giving you a chance to learn more about the culture and people you will be surrounded by on your trip. This is a great way to have more fun and understand the places you’re visiting.
  4. Book Picnic
    Pick a beautiful day to read and eat in nature — the perfect activity to do alone or with people. Summer is a beautiful time to spend in nature so take a blanket, lunch, your current book, and some friends to read, talk, and eat outside.
  5. Book Crafts
    You can repurpose old books by creating wall art, and paper flowers, and using them as embellishments for cards and gifts. You can also make book inserts by either repurposing supplies to create your own book nook or getting a kit online. These crafts can then be displayed on your bookshelf and throughout your house and are a great way to pick up a new skill.
  6. Book Cafes/Stores
    Explore your town this summer by finding new book cafes and bookstores that you never visited or even knew about before. This is a great way to broaden your horizons and see what is nearby. Maybe this will help you find your new favorite spot!

All of these activities are suggestions that can help make your summer a little less boring and a lot more exciting. I hope you will give these recommendations a try and they will give you a chance to create beautiful summer memories. Enjoy your summer!

Vrunda Raj

Jefferson '27

Vrunda Raj is the Secretary and Senior Editor of HerCampus at the Jefferson chapter. Vrunda writes articles and edits member articles, ensuring that they follow HerCampus guidelines, and helps Junior Editors with their editing. As Secretary, she deals with correspondence, creating meeting minutes, organizing agendas, and monitoring documentation. She helps the President and Vice President stay on schedule for chapter endeavors. Vrunda is currently a junior at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She is majoring in a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology in the 3 +2 program. Outside of HerCampus, Vrunda participates in SASA, the South Asian Students Association which is a culturally aware organization that helps build stronger connections to the South Asian community and culture. Both HerCampus and SASA help Vrunda explore her voice and her culture further. In her free time, Vrunda loves to read romance books, watch TV shows from different countries especially India, take pictures, do paint by numbers, and sculpt with clay. Vrunda is a fan of anything that lets her relax on her couch or use her creativity. Recently, she has picked up a love of traveling so she hopes to travel more creating more experiences and memories to cherish.