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As the final semester draws to a close, students impatiently anticipate the freedom of summer. When summer arrives, however, it is normal to find yourself pottering about the house moaning with boredom. A great deal of this boredom is related to not being able to afford to do fun things with friends. But don’t panic, there are many ways to have fun without breaking the bank!
1.) Picnics and BBQs

Nothing quite says ‘summer’ like al-fresco dining. Buying your own food and hosting a picnic or BBQ is a great way to save money while meeting up with friends. As well as serving up some tasty food, it is a perfect occasion to listen to music, play games or have a kick about. You could even make a few pitchers of Pimm’s, which is half the price than paying for cocktails in a bar!
2.) Galleries and festivals

It only takes a few minutes researching on the internet to realise that towns and cities across the UK have so many free galleries and festivals happening over the summer. The Scoop in London, for example, is an amphitheatre with free music, films and theatre. Nottingham hosts an annual Riverside Festival with a vibrant mix of craft and food stalls, performance and music. In Coventry you can attend the Godiva Festival for free which has events like comedy and cabaret. Equally, most city centres have free art galleries and museums which often hold special summer collections to explore. Wherever you are in the country, it is worth researching local festivals and events.
3.) Reading

Summer is a great occasion to chip away at the reading lists you’ve hoarded for some time. Reading is a great pass time as you could read stimulating fiction and enter a new world or books related to your course and feel like you are being productive with your time.
4.) Walks and outdoor activities

Although British weather always disappoints, exploring the outdoors is a cheap option to keep yourself entertained. You and your friends could rent out some tennis courts for a few hours, could race 5k on a local ‘park run’, or try new sports such as sailing or skateboarding.
5.) Learning a new skill

You can easily combine having fun over summer with learning something new. You might want to consider photography, for example, or learning a new language. You could have a go at baking, writing, or art. Although you are likely to remember swanky meals at restaurants or shopping trips, your summer will feel a lot more rewarding if you have spent it mastering a new skill.
6.) Improve your CV

Unsurprisingly, gaining work experience is unlikely to be at the top of your summer plans. Many students have up to three months off for the summer period. Spending a few weeks volunteering or taking part in an internship programme can actually be a good way to keep you entertained while, at the same time, improving your employment prospects and skills. You are likely to meet other student interns, and so socialising during these weeks doesn’t have to be ruled out. Added to this, a lot of companies pay for your expenses and so it is possible to ‘balance the books.’
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