May Monthly Writing Challenge

The way to stay motivated with academics over summer break can be tough for some people.  Its key to remember that there is always someone younger and smarter working hard all summer.  They could be reading up while your just sitting and watching TV.  Its key to stay ahead of the game if you want to be successful.  I suggest to make a list every night before bed on things you need to get done or ways you can better yourself.  Some example are; read more books on your major, take extra classes to gain more knowledge.  Work for an hour and take 15 minute breaks will help you stay focused but also enjoy your summer.  When you take breaks go get ice cream with a friend.  Also exercising is great to keep the brain focused and the body alert.  Getting hands on experience by either getting an internship, paid job, or volunteer work will help you stay actively focused.  Take a class to learn more on a topic or explore other avenues.  You can take a language class for fun.  Join or form a book club, this way you feel comfortable sharing your ideas with close friends. Read Blink, Outliers, What The Dog Saw, David and Goliath, and The Tipping Point.  Also have the opportunities to grow intellectually and have fun while doing it.  Create a blog, you can work on your own creativity and writing skills.  Even just writing in a journal every night and get some ideas on paper, is a great way to expand your creativity and improve your writing skills.  Keeping up with the news is one of the best thing you can do, know what's going on in the world.  Pick up the Wall Street journal once a week and read it cover to cover.  All these ideas are different ways to keep you ahead of the game, focused on the prize, and have fun while doing it.