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50 solo activities to try this summer
As uni life quiets down during the summer, you'll finally have plenty of time to do the things you love. However, studies show that students often feel lonely during this season. With friends heading back home or leaving for exciting travels, it's easy to feel left behind. But spending time alone doesn't have to be a lonely experience! In fact, it can be an invaluable experience for your personal growth. To help you have an incredible summer, we've compiled a list of 50 ideas for solo activities to try this summer. Here you go!
Cultural & creative to-do's
Are you feeling stuck in your head? Then, doing something creative may help you out of it! Doing something creative will get you into a flow of ‘doing’ instead of ‘thinking’, while cultural escapades like visiting a museum can make you feel inspired and change your worldview. Here are some of our favorite cultural and creative things to do:
1. Get your hands dirty during a pottery workshop.
2. Visit a concert of an artist you don't know yet.
3. Join an art class to learn something new.
4. Visit a museum to get inspired by works of great artists.
5. Join a walking tour in your city to learn about the history.
6. Get some painting supplies and paint your own portrait.
7. Sign up for an (online) art class at Domestika or Skillshare.
8. Visit a bookstore or library and explore an out-of-the-box section.
9. Go to your local crafts store and get everything for making your own jewelry.
10. Document your days, creative ideas, or thoughts in TikTok videos.
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Food
(Self-)love goes through the stomach. Explore and experiment with new foods and flavors or go to your favorite restaurant by yourself! We're pretty sure that with a nice meal in front of you, you'll feel a lot less lonely!
11. Take yourself out to dinner at your favorite restaurant.
12. Take a cooking class and learn something new.
13. Bake cookies or cakes at home (and share them with your neighbors at Student Experience!).
14. Visit a local market to get some fresh fruits & veggies.
15. Try a meal you've never had before.
16. Pack some food and go picnicking in the park.
17. Treat yourself to your favorite drink: matcha, bubble tea, chai, or a cocktail!
18. Make your own limoncello and design your own logo in Canva.
19. Join a food tour or tapas tour in your city.
20. Try out a new recipe and experiment with ingredients.
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Sports & outdoors
Moving your body is a great way to feel better, and even better if done outdoors! Working out stimulates the production of serotonin and the release of endorphins, making you feel happier and more relaxed. And those are the feelings we want to feel this summer, right?
21. Aim to get more steps by going hiking, running, or walking.
22. Cool down and take a refreshing dip in the sea, a lake, or if you have it: your Student Experience swimming pool.
23. Try out bouldering and meet other beginners or experts who can help you improve.
24. Go for a bike ride and explore different parts of your city.
25. Find the best viewpoint close to you to watch the sunset.
26. Join FC Urban for a game of football on the rooftops of Student Experience in Amsterdam.
27. Rent a paddleboard or kayak and explore a place over water.
28. Join a Run Club. Great for your health, and you'll get to know many new people.
29. Try out a new sport that you've never done before. Need some inspiration? Check out these articles for Amsterdam and Madrid.
30. Take a sports membership with ClassPass or OneFit and try out sports with friends!
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Self-development
All this time alone gives you plenty of possibilities to create the best version of yourself. So, instead of focusing on the things you can't, let's look at everything you CAN!
31. Read inspiring self-development books. Take a look at this list.
32. Sign up for an online class or workshop. We love Yale's ‘The Science of Well-being' course (free) and Udemy's practical workshops.
33. Listen to some incredible speakers through TED talks.
34. Build a meditation practice, starting with 5 minutes, and then adding more as you progress.
35. Write an honest letter to your future self.
36. Try learning a new language with an app and by consuming media in your target language.
37. Explore endless podcasts about health, well-being, psychology, and more.
38. Start a (daily) journal and write about your day, your thoughts, or your goals.
39. Treat yourself to a spa or hammam.
40. Watch Netflix documentaries that can change how you think.
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Things to do at home
Don't you feel like leaving your studio? No worries, there are plenty of things to do there, too. :)
41. Clean & declutter your studio, for some fresh and new energy.
42. While you’re at it, redecorate your studio for a whole new vibe.
43. Go shopping in your wardrobe and try creating new outfits.
44. Watch your favorite movies or pick a movie you'd usually never watch.
45. Create a bucket list of everything you want to do in your life.
46. Pamper yourself and have an at-home spa day.
47. Get comfy with a snack and some video games!
48. Read a new series of fiction books.
49. Try out new make-up looks that you normally wouldn't wear outside of the house.
50. Get a 1000-piece puzzle, turn on a podcast or some good music, and spend an afternoon puzzling!
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