Here are some fun (and useful) things to do during the holidays.1. Get a job
These days money is tight, so why not take some responsibility and start earning your own cash?
2. Use your connections.
Ask your parents, friends, family members, or anyone else you know about good job opportunities, internships or clubs that you could join.
3. Brush up on your schoolwork.
If you feel like you’re lagging behind in anything, this is the perfect time to catch up. Yes, I know that the TV is calling your name, and that your friends are going out without you, but stop the procrastination, and get down to it!
4. Read, read, read!
There are tonnes of good books out there for you to read before you get to college. Besides, it’s so much fun. See what you can dig up from your parents’ bookshelf, or go to the local library.
5. Pick up a new skill.
Learn how to play a new instrument (even if it’s just your brother’s old guitar). Learn a new language. Try your hand at cooking or gardening. Pick up a martial art or a new style of dance. There are so many things that you could do. Just think of something that you’ve always wanted to do, but never had the time for.
Learn how to play a new instrument (even if it’s just your brother’s old guitar). Learn a new language. Try your hand at cooking or gardening. Pick up a martial art or a new style of dance. There are so many things that you could do. Just think of something that you’ve always wanted to do, but never had the time for.
6. Start a club.
If you live in a sleepy town like mine with no job opportunities, it’s a good idea to make your own opportunities. Think about something you’d love to do and, if there’s no club for it, then make one!
If you live in a sleepy town like mine with no job opportunities, it’s a good idea to make your own opportunities. Think about something you’d love to do and, if there’s no club for it, then make one!
7. Family first.
Don’t poke your nose up at a good family vacation. No matter where your parents are ‘dragging’ you to, you should be able to find something interesting to do. Also, help your parents out around the house, or offer to babysit your younger siblings, now that you have the time to do so.
Don’t poke your nose up at a good family vacation. No matter where your parents are ‘dragging’ you to, you should be able to find something interesting to do. Also, help your parents out around the house, or offer to babysit your younger siblings, now that you have the time to do so.
8. Enter competitions.
Are you a writer, or do you secretly fantasise about winning American Idol? Whatever your talent, find some way to share it with the world. Search for competitions to enter.
Are you a writer, or do you secretly fantasise about winning American Idol? Whatever your talent, find some way to share it with the world. Search for competitions to enter.
9. Community Service
Find out where you can help, and get to it. If you're not sure what to do, just think of what you're good at: drama, tennis, dancing, math? Then start free classes at a community centre, shelter, home or orphanage. You'll get to meet a lot of interesting people, and have a good time. You must be able to get out of your comfort zone, though!
10. Get fit.
Exercise and eat healthily. The fitter you are, the better your body can cope with the stress of a new school year. Besides, you’ll feel great!
Exercise and eat healthily. The fitter you are, the better your body can cope with the stress of a new school year. Besides, you’ll feel great!
11. Get started on your college admissions!
If you live close to a college you’d like to go to, why not organise a trip with your friends. Or if you’re going somewhere with your family, make sure you check out all the colleges in the area. Even if you can’t do these, devote a little of your time to checking out college websites.
If you live close to a college you’d like to go to, why not organise a trip with your friends. Or if you’re going somewhere with your family, make sure you check out all the colleges in the area. Even if you can’t do these, devote a little of your time to checking out college websites.
12. Have fun!
Whatever you do, make sure that you truly enjoy
Whatever you do, make sure that you truly enjoy
it!
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