by Dominique M., Assistant Editor-in-Chief In college it is easy to feel like you are being left out when you see your friends boasting about fun plans or their accomplishments on social media. This feeling is seemingly intensified when you add a three month long summer break and friends being scattered across the country to the mix. If you are lucky enough to have all of your college friends only a few hours away from you, then you have probably never felt this notion; however, if you aren’t able to have your friends close then this article is for you.
I have experienced seeing my friends on social media explore cities and find new adventures over the summer, and I have been unable to take part. When this happens, it is easy to fall into the mindset that everyone is doing things while you are doing nothing but sitting at home. In these instances, you must keep in mind that perception is everything. Additionally, most people post their most exciting moments on social media, so that isn’t necessarily reflective of their everyday life. With that being said, it is perfectly acceptable to relax at home and take it easy. As college students, we stress ourselves out with every all nighter, every concern over grades, and every little problem that we encounter. So there is no reason why you should feel bad for not doing enough in the summertime. Rather than worry yourself with how others may be passing the time, find new ways to discover enjoyment. Explore a different part of your city. Reach out to old high school friends. Set some goals for the upcoming semester. There are so many possibilities, but you won’t know unless you get out there and stop constraining yourself to the activities you see others doing on social media. So, get out there and escape the confines of what you see on the electronic screen.
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