Learning a New Skill: Summer Edition
Unleash your summer potential by learning a new skill!
From outdoor activities like surfing or gardening to creative pursuits like photography or cooking, discover how to make the most of your summer while expanding your skill set. Embrace this summer season with these new activities you may learn to love.
Cooking
Learning how to cook is like unlocking a world of new flavors. From mastering simple recipes like macaroni and cheese to a more intricate dish like Carbonara Florentine, each step in the culinary journey is a unique adventure. Through experimentation and practice, you can develop a deeper understanding of ingredients, techniques, and tastes. Overall, cooking isn’t just about preparing food, it is about sharing those moments of joy with friends and family and creating memories you can look back on.
Photography
Photography is the perfect way to learn more about your artistic side and how you like to express yourself. It begins with understanding the basic principles of composition, lighting, and camera settings, but quickly evolves into an exploration of creativity. Through trial and error, you can refine your skills and capture the perfect photo. Learning the art of photography fosters a deeper appreciation for the world around us and all its beauty. Whether capturing a beautiful sunset, the cute face of your pet, or a moment with friends, photography offers lots of opportunities for growth and connection with both the subject and the viewer.
Outdoor Activities
Venturing into the outside leaves room for all sorts of adventures and thrilling opportunities. Whether you enjoy heart-pounding experiences like zip-lining and white-water rafting or something soothing like hiking a trail, the great outdoors can suit every interest and skill level. Each open-air pursuit gives you a chance to escape from your daily routine, breathe in lots of fresh air, and get lost in nature. Allow the outdoors to be your playground as you embrace your spirit of adventure.
Arts and Crafts
Being a master of arts and crafts is learning how to approach each project with an open mind and letting curiosity take control. Whether you try painting, drawing, or pottery, the key to success is practice and patience. Along the way, you will learn to trust your instincts, allowing this exploration of art to become your new therapeutic outlet for stress and self-expression. Let your imagination soar and immerse yourself in the creative process.
DIY Home Improvement
Dream up a vision for your living space and turn it into reality with your two hands. DIY home improvement allows you to personalize your space while saving money and gaining valuable skills along the way. From painting walls or replacing doorknobs, you can create a better connection with your living space and instill a sense of pride from all your hard work. The process is filled with moments of satisfaction as you witness the tangible results of your efforts, overcome challenges, and learn new techniques. So, roll up your sleeves, unleash some creativity, and embark on the quest to create the home of your dreams one project at a time.
The summer season presents a golden opportunity for you to try something new. Whether it’s honing an existing passion or exploring a completely new endeavor, the long days and warm weather make it the perfect time for personal growth and self-discovery. Make this summer a season full of new inspirations and possibilities.
Be well, Auburn.
Carsen has lived in the Auburn area for most of her life. Through and through, her family are die-hard Auburn fans. Both of her parents are Auburn Alumni and are still actively engaging in Auburn’s campus. No surprise there when Carsen chose to stay in Auburn for her college years.
Carsen is a sophomore studying Apparel Design and plans to minor in Marketing. When she is not doing school or working, you can find her online shopping, hanging out with friends, being active, watching Grey’s Anatomy, or enjoying time with her family. Some of Carsen’s favorite things are traveling, hot vanilla lattes, getting up early, watching the sunset, and serving in her church.
After college, Carsen is hoping to move out of Auburn, but not too far. If her father had it his way, she wouldn’t be going anywhere, but that is not necessarily on her agenda. She hopes to move to a city nearby where she can pursue her fashion dreams.
