Summer 2018 Bucket List

May 9, 2018 • Abby B.

It’s your last summer before college, so what are you going to do? Here are 5 items to put on your Summer 2018 Bucket List!

1. Serve. Maybe you’ve been planning a summer mission trip for months, or maybe you recently heard about a shelter downtown that needs volunteers. Grab a few friends and find a place to serve this summer!
2. Travel. Visit somewhere new this summer. Take a road trip to a nearby town and spend the day exploring. Better yet, explore your own city! Look for free festivals or concerts, and most towns have hikes and walking paths you can visit too. You don’t have to fly to an exotic destination to travel this summer, so save your money and visit places near home!
3. Chat. Strike up a conversation with your neighbors down the street or with the cashier at the grocery store. Set aside intentional time to talk to your siblings and family members; you’ll miss them when you leave for college this fall. Call your Grandma, too!
4. Pack. Don’t wait until the day before freshman year starts to begin packing your belongings. It’s super easy to find dorm packing lists on Pinterest, so spend time organizing what you already have and purchase what you still need! Donate extra belongings and old clothes to secondhand stores around town, or find a homeless shelter that accepts clothes and shoes. You’ll thank yourself on move-in day if you consolidate your stuff before you drive to university! (Psssst- LU has some great tips & tricks for dorm décor on our Pinterest.)
5. Rest. I can’t stress this enough- college is going to be an absolute blast, but don’t rush through your last summer before freshman year. It’s okay to enjoy your current season of life. Hang out with your friends; eat meals with your family. Read a book, take a drive, and breathe. Enjoy your summer break after graduation!