The Future of Study Abroad

EMBRACING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

SOCIALLYDISTANCED SUMMER VACAYS

written by Anoushka Shah photographed by Sophia Kysela designed by Kylie Tamashiro

As the chilly Boston atmosphere melts into a shower of spring fowers, the itch for a summer full of sunshine sets into hearts around the city. With hybrid classes and working from home behind them, the people of Boston University can fnally breathe a sigh of relief and embrace summer break. But how does one make the most of a summer vacation in the midst of a global pandemic?

The answer is simple: go outside. “Zoom University,” while saving the day in terms of schoolwork, has served as a major block to embracing the outdoors. After months of staring at screens, it’s time for the Terriers to brave nature. This summer, it’s important to make the most of planet Earth and revel in her beauty; that includes a bounty of outdoor, Covid-safe activities. As long as one wears a mask, embraces the sunshine and socially distances, the summer fun can begin!

Our Top 10 socially distanced summer vacays will make the summer heat sizzle just a little bit less. Slather on some sunscreen, grab a pair of sunglasses and beat the heat with these activities around the city: hike through Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, mountain bike at Great Brook Farm State Park in Chelmsford, MA, or set up camp at Mount Blue State Park in Maine.

Looking for a getaway farther from home?

Hit the beach for a weekend on Martha’s Vineyard, MA, or road trip to Florida for a week at the Keys. For a true vacation experience, journey across the United States by car, stopping at campsites overnight (be sure to visit the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and Big Bend National Park in Texas). Riverraft through the west, visit vineyards in California, and soak up the sun in quaint mountain villages.

The possibilities for a socially-distanced, outdoor summer vacation are endless!