@Help......Last year, I spent the whole summer working. This was great in terms of earning some cash ahead of my second year, but I know that I felt really tired when I returned back to uni and that I didn't take any time to look ahead at some of the work/modules for Year 2.
So I would definitely enjoy the chance to rest, while also trying to make a few plans to go over anything that is going to be important for next year. It might also be an idea to go over some things from this year so that you don't forget everything that you have learnt over the summer!
The summer is a great time to get back to hobbies that you haven't had much time for during uni or to just catch up with people, so do enjoy it : )
but remember that next year will be more intense and that your results count!
You could try and do a little bit of something each week or you could take the first half of the summer to rest and then slowly get back into looking at uni work ahead of your second year.
Whatever you do, try and find a healthy balance!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield