Top 5 Trendy Hobbies to Try Out This Summer

Summer break is the time to slow down and enjoy it for real, not just scroll through everyone else’s version of it. If you’re in the mood for something therapeutic, creative, and a little offbeat, these hobbies are the perfect way to make the most of longer summer days.

1. Flower Pressing

Collect wildflowers, press them between the pages of books, and turn them into bookmarks, collages, or framed art. It’s calming, beautiful, and brings a little bit of nature’s magic into your space, all while expanding your botanical knowledge as you learn about different plants and their stories. You’re literally preserving tiny pieces of summer.

2. Alt-Tea Blending

Start crafting your own herbal tea mixes using dried flowers, citrus peels, spices, and herbs. Brew them cold or hot, bottle them, and give them chaotic names like “Peach Anxiety” or “Lavender Delusion.” It’s a hobby and a whole personality that comes in handy in the summer heat. Or, you could go a step above and try…

3. Fermentation Experiments

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Get into small-batch fermentation like kimchi, pickled veggies, or homemade kombucha ( fermented tea) and sodas. It’s part science experiment, part lifestyle flex. Watching something change over days is strangely satisfying, and your gut will thank you. Fermented foods and drinks are packed with probiotics that boost digestion and support your immune system, making them a tasty way to stay healthy this summer.

4. Document Your Summer in a Magazine

Create your own summer magazine using Canva templates to capture your adventures, discoveries, and achievements. Design each issue like a stylish blog, blending photos, stories, and personal reflections into a unique keepsake that reflects your vibe. It’s a fun and creative way to document your summer while sharpening your design skills. And when you’re back next semester, you can even print a hard copy with the help of the Corvinus Makerspace.

5. Film Reviewing on Letterboxd

Keep track of what you watch and share your takes by creating film reviews on Letterboxd. It’s a simple, stylish platform where you can rate movies, write quick thoughts, and connect with a community of fellow cinephiles. Since you’re watching anyway, why not add some critical thinking, sharpen your taste, and level up your reviewing skills at the same time?

Happy Summer!✌️