Dreading moving back home this summer? We can’t blame you. When you’ve tasted the freedom of independent living in college, it’s hard to go back to your childhood bedroom in the same boring house your parents live in. And since your lease is year round and you’ll be paying rent on that four bedroom Athens Ohio rental anyway, who says you’ve got to move back home? Summers are awesome in Athens, but the truth is they aren’t for everybody. They have their pros and cons. If you are considering staying in your Athens rental to experience summer life, here are some things to consider.
You’ve Got the Whole Town to Yourself
Townies love summertime in Athens. The town is practically empty, so you pretty much own it. A few of your friends can pretty much rule the entire scene. The bar circuit becomes much more personable and friendly. And there isn’t as strong of a police presence, so there’s less hassle. On the flip side, if you love a club packed to the gills, you might get a little bit bored. It also helps if your friends stick around too. Otherwise, you might find yourself alone, bored out of your mind with nothing to do.
Summer Fests Rule
Athens has quite a few summer festivals that attract a good share of alumni, as well as craft brew enthusiasts and music lovers from around the state. Boogie on the Bricks features an array of local and regional bands on two stages, as well as craft beer and food trucks. Ohio Brew Week in July features 9 days of Ohio and regional craft brews, brewing classes, food pairings, and guest lectures.
A Chance to Get Ahead
Not that a summer in Athens has to be a total re-enactment of Animal House. You could actually enroll in summer classes at Ohio University, make some progress on that degree and even graduate early. Since you’re already paying for summer rent on your Athens rental, you might as well make that money count, or at least that’s what you can tell your parents. They don’t have to know how much fun you’ll really be having.
