Do these 5 things for a more productive summer

If you are a Tulane University student on summer break, chances are you"ve obtained an internship or summer job that will keep you busy for the next few months.

In case you aren"t one of those working students and instead opted to have a relaxing summer break, here are five things you can do to make your summer more productive.

Learn to cook something new
If you are at home with your parents, make a dish for the entire family. Stay away from the easy stuff like tacos.

Update or create a résumé
There are several tools available on the university"s website, such as these 10 tips from Hire Tulane, to get you started.

Download the Duolingo app
Work on a language that you"ve already studied or start a new one from scratch.

Check out a book from your local library
The due date gives you a deadline to finish and you may find an interest in something new.

Set up a meeting
This one takes guts, but can be a great way to build relationships ahead of graduating. Find a local business in a field of interest to you and ask for a 30-minute meeting with a manager to ask questions about what it"s like to do the job. Make a good impression and you may have an internship next summer!