Summer is about letting loose, being worry-free, and focusing on self-love. People believe that having a romantic summer full of dates, movies, dinners, and walks on the beach is what a fulfilling summer looks like, however, this is just a fantasy. 

A hot girl’s summer agenda is doing whatever a girl wants, whenever she wants with nobody nagging her every move. It’s just her, her best friends, and freedom. 

Step 1: work out. Working out can have plenty of benefits for a girl and her summer. This can help her feel good about herself, have something to do, and improve her ability to do everyday activities. 

Mr. Haralambopoulos, more commonly referred to as Mr.H, is a teacher at NVD. As many students know he maintains the perfect summer regimen all year long, but what motivates him to get it done?

“Working out allows me to dissociate in a good way from my personal life and clear my mind,” H said. “I originally started working out because of track in high school and continued ever since because of the endorphin rush.” 

H says that working out had provided him with higher levels of self-esteem and confidence. This is perfect for having a summer filled with feeling good in one’s own body as well as being proud of themselves.

Step 2: go on fun adventures. Summer is the one time of year where a girl can be stress-free and have enough time to try new things and visit new places without worrying about school. 

Last summer, junior Claire Song took a girls’ trip to Greece. She visited various Greek islands including Paros, Santorini, and Athens. She originally went into the trip nervous about living with new people for two weeks, however, she left finding a new realization. 

“I made such good friends that I am so grateful for. I still talk to them and we’ve planned to get together even after the Greece trip,” Song said. 

Song found friends that would last a lifetime. Although she was nervous she was able to focus on being in a beautiful place and making friends came naturally along with the trip.

On top of making new friends, she also got to know a whole new country. Song got out of her comfort zone and made so many amazing memories because of this. 

“The best part about going to Greece was definitely the independence of being in such a beautiful country. For two weeks I spent quality time with great people, good food, beautiful beaches, and the prettiest views. It was amazing,” Song said.

Step 3: summer make-over. Summer is the perfect time to fix a girl’s look and make it unique. Instead of being bored and sleeping all day, they can spend their time treating themselves with beauty and skincare treatments. 

Netta Saban, a junior at NVD, gives insight into her idea of a “hot girl summer.” 

“For self-care,

I boil my skin in the sun for hours on end to get the perfect golden tan,” Saban said. 

Tanning is an essential part of the hot girl summer starter pack. People can spend their time by the pool or the beach, soaking up the sun and relaxing, all while getting the perfect, glowy, looking tan that will last all summer. But don’t forget sunscreen! People tend to want that glowy tan but remember that sunscreen protects and keeps skin healthy!

People can also have skincare days dedicated to relaxing and freshening up their looks. Start with a face mask, a hair mask, mani-pedi, and so much more. 

Step four: go shopping! Girls can clean out a messy closet so that they can come back to school with a whole new wardrobe, fresh for the year. Everyone loves having new outfits and feeling like the prettiest girl in school.

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and self-worth. Focus on self-love! Go out, have fun, and have a makeover! 

“A piece of advice I have for all the girls trying to have a fun summer, do not tie yourself down to a stupid boy. You do not need a boy, you can have just as much fun with your friends and yourself. There is a reason it is called “hot girl summer” and that is because all you need is yourself,” Saban said.