Finals are quickly approaching, but following those exams and papers is summer break! We all need some motivation to get through the end of the semester, so here is a list of our favorite things about summer. (Spoiler alert: we’re really excited to stop wearing shoes.)
“Driving around with the windows down and blasting music on a sunny day.” -Kelly D.
“My entire mom’s side of the family—cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, plus everyone’s S.O.s—go to Ocean City, New Jersey, and not only do I love the beach, but I love spending that time with them and building on the memories we’ve been making there since I was a toddler.” -Casey S.
“Driving at the beach with my friends with the roof off of my car and eating ice cream!!!” -Jessie I.
“I love laying out and reading all day and being able to run outside. My favorite thing is swimming in the evening though.”- Katie M.
“Cookouts, picnics, bonfires and any other excuse to eat outside” -Lexi N.
“No shoes EVER and kayaking” -Taylor S.
“Finally getting to see all of my friends from home” -Delaney H.
“Spontaneous trips to the beach and showing friends from Pittsburgh the New Jersey beaches when they visit!” -Kate M.
“Walking around in the grass barefoot and having picnics outside” -Lauren F.
“Sandals and free time to relax” -Macy H.
“Reading outside in the afternoon and evening” -Dominique S.
“Finally exploring the city and hanging out with all my pals!” -Mariah C.
Hopefully being reminded of the best things about summer will motivate you to push through the end of the semester and ace those finals before break!