Your Student Life: Summer Routine

May 28, 2024

If you’re taking a break from classes or work this summer, it’s helpful for your mental and physical well-being to maintain some sense of structure while giving yourself time for rest and relaxation. Here are some things students find helpful when building summer routines and beating boredom:

·         Keeping sleep schedule similar from day-to-day, trying to vary it by only an hour or two when sleeping in.

·         Making sure to continue eating meals and snacks throughout the day and being intentional about hydration, especially on the warmer summer days.

·         Setting movement goals based on ability and enjoyment; for example, challenging yourself to 10k steps a day if you enjoy daily walks. Even if you’re not enrolled in summer classes, you can continue accessing the RPAC by purchasing a summer membership.

·         Volunteering, maybe trying out something completely different from what you’re studying or what you do for work.

·         Setting a daily reading goal (even if it’s just 15 mins), or joining a local or virtual book club (Bookclubs.com and Meetup.com are good places to start your search.)

·         Try out bullet journaling, which can help with tracking things like mood, healthy habits, gratitude, daily tasks, and longer-term goals. They’re also fun to decorate if that’s your thing.

·         Going to free food, culture and music festivals near you. If you’re staying in town for the summer, here’s a list of annual festivals that are happening in Columbus: Annual Columbus Events | Festivals, Concerts & Sports (experiencecolumbus.com). Next month’s lineup includes Juneteenth and the Columbus Arts Fest!

·         Making a list of museums to visit throughout the next few months. Some may offer student discounts, reciprocal memberships, or free admission days. The Columbus Library offers free Culture Passes which can be checked out and used for a variety of experiences including the art museum, zoo, conservatory, theatres, and baseball games.

·         Making a list of local parks to visit. Franklin County has 20 Metro Parks, some of which offer additional activities like kayaking, climbing, golf/disc golf, obstacle courses, and dog parks.

·         Make regular plans with friends, whether virtual or in-person. Some people find it easier to maintain a social interaction by participating in recurring activities like trivia, karaoke, or board game nights. 

 

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