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Summer break can feel huge. One moment you are surrounded by lectures, labs and familiar faces. The next moment, the campus quiets down and everyone scatters into their own routines. The break is meant to give you space to rest, but it can also feel isolating if your usual uni network suddenly goes silent.
Staying connected does not need to be complicated. With a little intention, you can keep your friendships alive, maintain your support system and return next semester feeling grounded instead of disconnected. Here is a clear, easy guide on how to stay in touch during the long summer break.
Check in with your uni friends, often
During the semester, connection happens naturally. You bump into friends in the library, at Guild events or while waiting for a coffee at Concept Cafe. Over summer, those casual moments disappear, so the connection has to be more deliberate. Send a quick message every now and then. Share a meme. Ask how their results turned out or what they are doing during the break. Small check-ins help keep the friendship active without feeling forced.
Plan meet-ups that feel low pressure
Not every catch up needs to be a full outing. Meet for lunch if you are both near Curtin. Study together if you are taking summer units. Go for a walk around South Perth or grab bubble tea in Victoria Park. Simple plans keep friendships alive without making it a major event. If your friends are overseas or interstate, schedule a quick video call. A short chat can do more for connection than a long, delayed message chain.
Join summer activities around Perth
If you want to meet new people or stay socially active, Perth has plenty happening over summer. Outdoor cinemas, beach yoga, food markets, and community sports all run through the break. These spaces make it easy to connect with others without the structure of classes. Search for events near Curtin or in the CBD. Attending a few of them keeps your social life moving even when uni is on pause.
Stay connected through shared interests
Friendship grows when you have something to talk about. Start a group chat for your favourite games, shows, or summer plans. Share music playlists. Try a book or fitness challenge together. Even if you are not physically together, having a shared interest gives you something to come back to.
Reach out when you feel lonely
Feeling lonely during summer is common and nothing to hide. If you notice that feeling creeping in, reach out to someone you trust. A simple conversation can break the silence and remind you that you have people around you.
Connection does not disappear just because semester ends. With a little effort, you can keep your relationships strong, build new ones, and return next semester feeling supported and ready for the next chapter.
