How college students spend their summers

July 9, 11:25 AMAmerican University ExaminerShannon Griffin

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Below is the top 5 things that college students are doing this summer.  

1.)  Working a job.  Every year students flock home to look for work.  Even with the failing economy, the job options are still numerous.  Some people have come back to jobs which they started during high school, and others have applied to completely new jobs.  Getting a job is a way to stay busy and make money for the coming school year.

2.)  Taking a vacation.  Most of the time, people who go to school together also live close to each other.  So, it's very common for groups of friends to meet up sometime in the summer and take a trip.  Most people head to the beach, but there is still a strong pull to the cities, such as New York and Boston.

3.)  Taking classes.  Even though it's summer, that doesn't mean you still can't study!  Of course, you won't want to take your normal class load (hello, it's summer!) but getting a couple of credits out of the way is always a good idea.  There are online courses you can take, or you can take classes at a local college.

4.)  Hanging out with old friends.  For those of us who don't go to school close to home, we barely get any time to see our high school friends during the school year.  It's nice to sit back, relax, and hang out with some old buddies.  

5.)  Chilling by the pool or beach.  When the sun's high in the air, it's a guarantee that you will be able to find some students by the water.  It's a refreshing way to cool off, and many students love to get a tan before the fall.

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