Basically the title, I’m a senior and going to be going to some college next year. (I’m not sure which yet, but I have been accepted to a few places.)
Anyhow, I was wondering if it would be bad if I didn’t really have any major summer plans, namely an internship.
This summer, I am going on vacation to another country for a few weeks. And I’m just so used to having something to do in the summers, but this year, I’ve just been so caught up in everything that I haven’t really thought about my summer activities/applied to them. So is it really bad that I may not have any major summer actitivies? I’ll still volunteer in my community as I always have and my college may have some summer activites, but yea, could I have some advice?
<p>It's not really bad. But I'd suggest at least getting ready for college... you'll find out soon that there's a ton of stuff to do, like going to college summer orientation, registering for classes, paying tuition and other paperwork, shopping for all your dorm stuff, etc.</p>
<p>Perhaps you can get a job to earn some extra $$, even if it is something like private tutoring.</p>
<p>No, you obviously don't need summer plans. If you're creative, summer plans will invent themselves. Go on a road trip. Go to some concerts. Party. Enjoy your last summer before college. </p>
<p>Do some low-key stuff that you're passionate about too, but turn up the volume whenever you get a chance.</p>
<p>I would suggest you do NOTHING during this summer...it's your last one...just sleep and have fun...when you get to college these two things will be scarce</p>
<p>$$$$- earn some. It is amazing how those little expenses add up at school- And if you are going to all those concerts, and road trips, and such, how are you paying for them? </p>
<p>Personally, if my 18 year old just hung out and did basically nothing, it would drive me up the wall. The other thing to consider- what are your friends doing? If they are all doing something, then, Dude, you will be all by your lonesome. PS- 18 year olds that do nothing at all are not lazy, per se, but, maybe slacker is the word I am looking for? Anyway, I don't know you at all, so I won't nag too much, but my guess is that after two or three weeks of doing nothing really will get old really quickly.</p>
<p>I'm working full-time for 6 weeks at a college next summer. The rest will be spent enjoying my last summer before college.</p>
<p>citygirlsmom:
I agree, hanging out and doing nothing sucks. It's fun for about a week, then your mind starts craving stimulation. Hence, the road trips. :-)</p>
<p>I concur with SaabNet -- enjoy your family and community while you can. If you go away, you'll never come back home and look at your town the same. But, it wouldn't hurt to read a literature book or two.</p>
<p>Yeah seriously, enjoy your time off! The summer before my first year of college will be great - no camps, no summer work, just whatever I wanna do baby! :) But hey, if you find something that looks fun, go for it.</p>
<p>You don't need to be doing anything but relaxing. Maybe if you're a dynamo you can start preparing for some of your classes in advance. Otherwise just be with friends, go on vacation, watch a lot of TV, and sleep at least 10 hours a day.</p>
<p>I'm so with you on that. I always have my summers packed. I havent not done anything (a program, internship, full time job, courses etc) during a summer since summer preceding 9th grade. And I've actually been looking really hard for stuff, but seriously we're in that gap now that there is scarcely nothing for us. the vast majority of the programs are for high schoolers (which we're not deemed anymore) or for undergrads with a yr under their belt (which we dont have yet).I did find a few summer camp counselor positions, which while not exactly up there with like NASA SHARP or JSA summer school, would be a decent way to make money. Also, the school you end up going to 's website prolly has a listing of summer jobs which incoming freshman can apply to as well (at least Yale and Princeton did, i didnt check any others), many of which are on campus, so you can move in earlier and have more time to get acclimated to the area all while making money to help towards all the expenses later when school starts. the only trick is, you have to wait till you knwo where you're going first. Or, if you have the money to blow, you can take stay at and take a few courses at any number of fine schools. but it's ridiculously expensive like 1,900 for one credit.
Sabnetwork - what kind of position did you get, where at, and how much does it pay if you dont mind?</p>