Who needs a beach? Not me!

This is the time of year in Florida most of us are here for: 80-degree days, the sun beating down on us and a light breeze to take away any humidity we would feel in the air.

Students take advantage of this time and head to the beach. After all, it's only a 10 minute drive.

But for those that don't have that much time in between classes or don't have a car, there are plenty of places on campus to enjoy the sun.

On the second floor of Indian River Tower resident hall, residents of that hall can enjoy the balcony - complete with lawn chairs and a table.

For those that don't live on campus, the sand volleyball court and BBQ pavilion area is a great place to get sand in between your toes or plug in a boom box to jam while you're catching some rays. Most of the time there are clubs and organizations BBQing out there. You might even get a quick and free bite to eat.

To get your fix of entertainment and sports while you are laying out. You may choose to attend the FAU baseball and softball games to get some sun. Don't sit in the seats and bleachers - that's boring. Bring a lawn chair, a cooler and a towel and lay on the berms on the first and third base lines. Catch some foul balls, heckle the opposing team and watch our two historically most successful FAU athletic programs play ball.

If all else fails - there's always the beach. But you have to pay for parking! At least at FAU, parking is included in your tuition.