12 Summer Bucket List Ideas for College & Grad Students (2024)

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Elizabeth Hoyt

July 09, 2019

12 Summer Bucket List Ideas for College & Grad Students (1)

There’s so much fun to be had during the summer months and you don’t want to miss out on all of the memories and experiences that come along with it!

Even though your summer may be occupied with summer school, a job or an internship, it’s important to take time to enjoy your summer break, too.There’s so much fun to be had during the summer months and you don’t want to miss out on all of the memories and experiences that come along with it! Check out these summer bucket list ideas for college students, which will help you make the most of your summer break:

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1.Go to concerts

Summer is the perfect time to get together with friends and go to a concert or outdoor music festival. Extra points if you need to take a road trip with friends to get there!

2.Plan a stay-cation

Maybe you don’t have the funds to take a luxurious summer vacation but why not substitute a staycation in its place? See the sights your area has to offer by becoming a tourist for the day – it’s probably been ages since you’ve experienced them!

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3.Relax on a beach

Whether you’re need an ocean, a lake or need to go to a pool, there’s nothing like relaxing on a hot day next to a body of water while soaking up some summer rays.

4.Read some classics

Catch up on your reading by curling up with a great book – it will help you stay sharp for the upcoming semester.

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5.Visit a friend you haven’t seen in a while

If you’re missing a friend you haven’t seen in a long time, why not take a weekend to visit them? Ask to crash on the couch so it’s cost-effective and bond while you check out their new digs.

6.Get crafty

Why not take time to make something unique? Get in touch with your artistic side and take on an art project. For example, you could upcycle some old textbooks into cool projects to use as future dorm or apartment décor.

7.Take a road trip

Pile in the car with some good friends and some good music. Take a trip to a local landmark or just see where the road takes you!

8.Sleep under the stars

Connect with nature by camping with friends for a few nights. Sleeping under the stars is an experience everyone should have – plus, who doesn’t love a s’more?

9.Learn a useful skill

Consider learning a new skill to improve yourself personally and professionally and that will be beneficial for your future.

10.Learn another language

Just because school’s out doesn’t mean you can’t learn. Download a free app, like Duolingo and start developing your new dialect skills.

11.Job shadow

Contact professionals with careers that interest you and arrange and conduct a job shadow to help you discover your own career path.

12.Volunteer

Start volunteering for a cause you care about. Giving back will be sure to make you feel great about the way you spent your summer.

Find yourself getting bored during your down time this summer? Conquer boredom with these free-time fillers that happen to be free of charge as well.

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12 Summer Bucket List Ideas for College & Grad Students (2024)

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What is your bucket list as a student? ›

  • #1: Study Abroad. ...
  • #2: Eat at Every Local Restaurant in Town. ...
  • #3: Go On A Road Trip With Friends. ...
  • #4: Make the Dean's List. ...
  • #5: Dye Your Hair, Pierce Something, or Get a Tattoo. ...
  • #6: Enjoy Your Student Discount. ...
  • #7: Apply For Your First Credit Card. ...
  • #8: Participate in School Traditions.
Dec 20, 2023

What's on your bucket list this summer? ›

Here's everything to have on your summer bucket list:
  • Watch the sunset on the beach.
  • Go to an outdoor movie screening.
  • Take a road trip.
  • Go on a hike.
  • Have a picnic in the park.
  • Learn a new language.
  • Attend a music festival.
  • Go camping.
Apr 25, 2023

How should a college student spend their summer? ›

7 Ways for Your Student to Spend the Summer Break
  1. Take a college class or two. Wait, what? ...
  2. Earn some money with a part- or full-time job. ...
  3. Participate in an internship. ...
  4. Shadow a job. ...
  5. Serve the community. ...
  6. Study abroad. ...
  7. Develop skills.

How do you write a summer bucket list? ›

Tips for creating your summer bucket list
  1. Don't compare or compete. ...
  2. Don't treat it as a to-do list. ...
  3. Research Local Events. ...
  4. Include a mix of different kinds of activities. ...
  5. Watch a movie. ...
  6. Visit your local library. ...
  7. Read a book. ...
  8. Explore a museum or art gallery.

What is your bucket list answer? ›

Include anything you like on your bucket list. List career goals, travel destinations, health, finance, or relationship goals. It can be as long or as short as you want. Really, if you can dream it, you can do it.

What's on your bucket list answers? ›

These 50 bucket list ideas might spark some inspiration — and a bit of bravery, too.
  • Sleep under the stars. ...
  • Visit your dream destination. ...
  • Go back to school. ...
  • Learn how to paint. ...
  • Read 100 books in a year. ...
  • Jump out of a plane. ...
  • Go on the most romantic date ever. ...
  • Bake a cake from scratch.
Mar 28, 2023

What is the bucket list list? ›

A bucket list is a list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. A bucket list is an itemized list of goals people want to accomplish before they “kick the bucket” — or die.

What is a bucket list trip? ›

The term 'bucket list' is derived from the phrase 'kick the bucket', which is an English expression for dying. A travel bucket list is your personal list of destinations and experiences you want to of visiting and accomplish in your lifetime.

Why make a summer bucket list? ›

A summer bucket list is a list of things you want to do during the summer season. It's a way to stay focused and inspired to make the most of your summer. Whether you're looking to explore new places, try new things, or enjoy the outdoors, a summer bucket list can help you do it all.

What do colleges look for during summer? ›

Colleges want to see that you are committed to extracurriculars throughout the school year, but they also love it when you are making the effort to expand and stretch yourself over summer vacation. What you do with your time can help you stand out from other applicants who have similar test scores and GPAs.

How do you spend a perfect summer? ›

20 Ways to Have an Unforgettable Summer
  1. Learn something completely new. ...
  2. Make new friends. ...
  3. Go somewhere you've never been before. ...
  4. Have incredible experiences. ...
  5. Spend each day differently. ...
  6. Challenge yourself. ...
  7. Sign up to something great. ...
  8. Keep a record of your adventures.

What makes a good bucket list? ›

Come Up with Long- and Short-Term Ideas

Those can be the foundation of your bucket list ideas. Come up with thoughts about how you can put those passions into action. Make sure you have things for both the short and long term, as achieving smaller goals can make you feel you can meet those bigger ones.

What should a bucket list look like? ›

A bucket list is a list of experiences one wants to have before they die. It comes from the phrase “kick the bucket”, which means to die. So, it's a list of things we want to do before we kick the bucket. Often, a bucket list includes big dreams, aspirations, travel, and fun things we'd like to experience in our lives.

What is your bucket list essay? ›

I believe that bucket list items don't necessarily have to be activities that we want to complete before we die, but also, life improvements that are necessary but at the moment are difficult to obtain. First, Traveling all around the world has always been my goal since I was little.

What is a to do list for students? ›

A to-do list is just a list of things you have to-do. That means basically anything and everything can be on your to-do list—but just because you've written your to-dos down doesn't mean your to-do list is actually useful. Effectively tracking when your work is due can help you prioritize and get great work done.

What is bucket list examples? ›

Here are 101 bucket list ideas to inspire you:
  • Travel to all seven continents.
  • Skydive from a plane.
  • Swim with dolphins.
  • Learn to surf.
  • Go on a safari in Africa.
  • Visit the Great Wall of China.
  • Take a road trip across a country.
  • Learn a new language fluently.
Jul 22, 2023

Who and what can help me as a student? ›

Your university or college should assign you an academic supervisor or tutor. They should give you support and advice about your studies. If your tutor knows about your mental health, they may be able to better support you and help you to get further academic support.

How can I write my bucket list? ›

How to Create a Bucket List in 6 Steps
  1. Set Aside Time to Work Alone. This is your bucket list and no one else's. ...
  2. Make a List of What Drives You. Do you love to get your adrenaline pumping? ...
  3. Come Up with Long- and Short-Term Ideas. ...
  4. Talk to Those Affected by Your List. ...
  5. Put in the Work. ...
  6. Go For It!
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