Summer break is a time all college kids look forward to. It’s a time to relax, maybe get some work experience, and catch up with hometown friends. Although, summer break does have its downside. After a couple weeks you begin to miss your college friends. Luckily, we live in an era in which we can make the furthest distance seem just a few miles away. Here are a few tips for staying in touch.
Social media can be your best friend too
With all these different types of social media apps and sites, you may keep in touch with your friends 24/7. Facebook allows you to post photos, write on your friend’s wall and instant message. You also have Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. It’s as if you never let your friend’s side. If your friend is abroad, download the WhatsApp or Viber application so you can exchange messages and pictures of your festive summer without getting slammed with international fees. iPhone iMessages are also free from anywhere in the world with wifi access.
Be old-fashioned, and call your friends. Seriously.
Nowadays, calling up a friend isn’t the go-to communication for much of any situations these days. Some of the greatest details aren’t always meant for text.
Take the traditional route and send postcards
Yes it’s old-fashioned, but it is more meaningful because you actually took the time to sit down and write a thoughtful letter. Plus, the letters make a good keepsake of your summer away from friends.
They’re only a FaceTime call away
If you’re currently sipping on a Mai Tai in Miami Beach and your friend is living it up in New York City, you can share these FaceTime call. If you don’t have any Apple products, don’t worry because you can download apps like Skype or Google Hangouts.
Plan a vacation together
Summers can be long without your best friends by your side, so try to plan a vacation with them. Whether it is a two-week vacation or four-day getaway, you won’t regret it because you’ll be in great company.
