Post A levels: how to make the most out of the summer before university begins?

Hi everyone!
My name is Ishrat and I am a student ambassador and a final year Psychology student at City, University of London. I know many of you have finished your A levels, so congratulations on your hard work! Although summer has just started and uni is a few months away, here are some things you can do to maximise your summer holidays and prepare yourself before uni officially begins:
1) Appreciate the days when you have nothing to do. The period between finishing A levels and uni beginning is quite a long one and there will be days when there is nothing to do and that is ok. Take the time to rest after all of your hard work and catch up on sleep because when uni begins, there will always be something that you need to do
2) Pick up or start a new hobby. It can be really easy to neglect the things that you enjoy during exam season because of a change in priorities. So, take this time to pick up the activities you enjoy, whether that is reading for hours on end, anything art-related, cooking/baking, or any sports, etc. Or take this opportunity to explore something new you've always wanted to do
3) Pick up a part-time job. If you want to save up some money before starting uni, try to apply for a part-time job as it will give you that extra money to help you at uni. For example, I worked as a tutor during my last few months before and after my A levels. Jobs such as tutoring are always in demand and one of the best jobs you can do as a student, so browse your options
4) Get some volunteer experience. Volunteer experience always looks good in CVs, so do some research and see if there are any opportunities available. This can include anything from shadowing someone to getting some experience in a specific setting, like a GP or a pharmacy
5) Explore your subject. Thinking about academics may be the last thing you want to do during your summer holidays. But if you want to refresh your memory and prepare yourself for what you are going to study at university and you can do this through things like TED talks, journal articles, books, etc. If you're a psychology student, check out the British Psychological Society (BPS) website for articles and if you're someone who is particularly interested in forensic psychology and law, I would highly recommend the TED talk titled 'Scott Fraser: The problem with eyewitness testimony'
6) Note down any backup plans. Although this may not be something that you want to hear, sometimes, things don't go the way you want them to. So, in preparation for results day, it's a good idea to jot down some universities and courses you are interested in and their clearing numbers as plan B. That way, you are prepared with some backup options and you are less likely to be stressed on results day.
I hope that these tips are helpful and please feel free to reply to this thread if you feel that there is anything more to add. I hope that you have a restful summer break and that results day goes well. You have all worked hard and you should all be proud of yourselves!
Best wishes,
Ishrat (CUoL Rep)