Time off that moves you forward: tips for a productive summer
Summer is the perfect time to slow down a little while still doing something meaningful for yourself and your future. You don’t have to spend the whole break glued to your computer or buried in textbooks. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your summer.
Learn something new
Try an online course, read a professional book, or watch inspiring webinars. You’ll find plenty of them completely free, for example on YouTube. Want to improve your communication skills or learn how to crochet? Just pick a topic, and with a few clicks, you can start learning — even from the comfort of a beach chair.
Find an internship or summer job that will help you grow
A summer job doesn’t have to be just a way to earn some extra cash. Try to find a job or internship in a field that interests you. This way, you’ll gain valuable experience that will make your future job search much easier. If you’re looking for an internship for the summer, check out the NEWTON Careers platform, where you’ll find everything in one place.
Don’t forget to rest
Productivity isn’t only about being busy all the time. Rest is an important part of personal growth and burnout prevention. Make time for relaxation, sports, trips, or just quiet moments without stress.
Plan ahead
Summer is a great time to reflect on your goals for the upcoming semester. What do you want to achieve? Which courses interest you? How will you balance school, work, and personal life? With a solid plan, everything will go much more smoothly. Tools like Notion can help you keep your plans organized.
Build your network
Even in the summer, there are plenty of conferences, workshops, and informal meetups where you can meet inspiring people from your field. Networking is an important part of career growth — you never know when a new contact will come in handy. You can also use the summer to work on your portfolio or polish your LinkedIn profile.
Bonus tip: NEWTON Summer Academy
But what if an online course isn’t enough? If you really want to make the most of your summer, sign up for the NEWTON Summer Academy. You can look forward to lectures on critical thinking and leadership or explore topics like sustainability and the use of AI. The choice is yours. The Summer Academy will help you grow both professionally and personally, and you’ll also have the chance to improve your English — a skill that might come in handy on your summer holiday, too.
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