There’s something special about spending a summer in Pullman. I spent two during my time on the Palouse, and those were some of my favorite times while in school. For many, Pullman summers involve taking summer classes at WSU. That wasn’t the case for me. I just stuck around because I had a job, and my lease ran through the summer anyway.
I have heard from friends that summer classes were ideal for those who like things to be faster-paced. Some also found the summers free of distractions, with fewer friends around and no organized school-related events to attend.