Summer Activity Ideas

Hello everyone!

Since my last post focused on whether or not it’s too early to start considering what your summer plans will be (there’s definitely plenty of time, but it’s never too early), I figured I would give a short list of all the major ideas for some inspiration. There’s so many options of how you can productively use your time, as with any part of the year.

Pre-college program at a college of your choice
Gifted student programs such as Johns Hopkins CTY and Duke TIP
Taking classes at a local community college
Summer classes to get ahead in subjects like foreign language, science, or math
Summer job at a local business
Internship with a local company
Research with a college professor
Being a summer camp counselor
Doing any form of volunteer work
Doing a study abroad program (there are so many forms of these)
Competitive programs related to your interests such as TASP, RSI, NSLI-Y
Creating your own passion project!

I know this was a short post, but I just wanted to get it out there in case any of you were confused after the post from yesterday. Aside from programs at colleges that are specifically in summer, these are all normal activities you can do during the year as well. All of them can give you valuable experiences and be wonderfully rewarding- IF they are truly geared to your interests. Have a lovely and productive day!

-Brooke