Spring Break
Living it up in Baltimore and beyond
Guest Column
Issue date: 4/30/09
Fun things to do around Baltimore
As much as we complain about it, Baltimore actually has some really great things going on in the summertime. Summer means tourist season, which means the Inner Harbor and other hot spots whip out the best deals and seafood. A free summer schedule gives you time to check out those highlights you're always meaning to get to, like the Everyman Theatre, American Visionary Art Museum and, of course, our beloved National Aquarium (might I suggest the shark exhibit). Baltimore is also a great starting point for some serious day trips to D.C. and Ellicott City.
This argument on behalf of Baltimore falls through just a tad for those who already come from amazingly cool places. Students coming from L.A. and NYC may be somewhat unimpressed with the wonders of the Baltimore skyline. For those of us who hail from the suburbs, though, that Domino's sign on the horizon may be your best bet for a true summer adventure.
Jobs and internships
Maybe the most important and certainly the most practical concern about the summer is finding a job or internship, or both. Considering the economic climate, your choice about where you want to spend your summer may be limited by location. Before making a decision, make sure that you'll have something to do. Three months of sitting on the couch watching reruns of The Office may sound amazing now, but trust me, by July, Dwight is only going to frighten you. Plus, you'll be out of cash. The Career Center is a great resource for people looking for jobs and internships.
Consider these three things, and your chances of having a great summer will increase by 67 percent. Once you're done, get back to work. You really can't afford this many study breaks.
As much as we complain about it, Baltimore actually has some really great things going on in the summertime. Summer means tourist season, which means the Inner Harbor and other hot spots whip out the best deals and seafood. A free summer schedule gives you time to check out those highlights you're always meaning to get to, like the Everyman Theatre, American Visionary Art Museum and, of course, our beloved National Aquarium (might I suggest the shark exhibit). Baltimore is also a great starting point for some serious day trips to D.C. and Ellicott City.
This argument on behalf of Baltimore falls through just a tad for those who already come from amazingly cool places. Students coming from L.A. and NYC may be somewhat unimpressed with the wonders of the Baltimore skyline. For those of us who hail from the suburbs, though, that Domino's sign on the horizon may be your best bet for a true summer adventure.
Jobs and internships
Maybe the most important and certainly the most practical concern about the summer is finding a job or internship, or both. Considering the economic climate, your choice about where you want to spend your summer may be limited by location. Before making a decision, make sure that you'll have something to do. Three months of sitting on the couch watching reruns of The Office may sound amazing now, but trust me, by July, Dwight is only going to frighten you. Plus, you'll be out of cash. The Career Center is a great resource for people looking for jobs and internships.
Consider these three things, and your chances of having a great summer will increase by 67 percent. Once you're done, get back to work. You really can't afford this many study breaks.
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