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When summer is approaching, a difficult job at hand is to make a plan for an enjoyable and meaningful holiday. Some choose to stay home and enjoy a relaxed and comfortable life, playing computer games, watching TV, doing household chores and the like. However, according to my experience, one will feel bored after the first two weeks.

As a matter of fact, a trip to the north or even abroad can be a much better plan. A wise man says that the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. Summer holiday offers a good opportunity for us to realize our dream of looking at the world. However, there remains the problem of expenses, and travel safety, too. Who knows what kind of trouble we may run into on the way

It seems that neither confining oneself to the dorm nor going far away from home is recommendable. In view of the golden mean principle, one may take a temporary job near home. This is safe and rewarding. What is more, it can help us make a change in life, develop personal abilities, and earn some pocket money as well.