<p>Alright, well for some of you this might have an obvious answer but I'm trying to have some sort of outline for next summer in which I will be a rising junior. So I have two options right now in my head. I could....</p>
<p>(a) Take college level government classes and volunteer all summer or</p>
<p>(b) Go to a summer government program like JSA and then when I get back I can volunteer</p>
<p>So which one would be better? I honestly have no problem with either one. And if you have any other ideas, please feel free to share. Thanks!</p>
<p>Summer government programs are SOOOO much fun. I did a program this summer and got to network with some important politicians AND the king of a foreign country. It was, by far, the best week of my life. There are a lot of free programs out there that will even incorporate government classes into their schedule, so you can actually get credit for them (Congressional Academy is an example). So I would suggest the programs. But that’s just me. I took a class at my local junior college in Mexican-American politics and it was ridiculously easy. It was actually a waste of time and money, given that my credits probably won’t transfer to the places I’m applying to. If you really want to “take a college class,” you’re probably better off self-studying the material. Summers are times to get out, have fun, and meet people with interests similar to yours. It’s not time for MORE school.</p>
<p>It also depends on where you want to go to summer school. I did summer school (but sleepaway) at UChicago, and it was a blast. I think Columbia offers good ones too. Had I done it at one of the local colleges? ehhhh. This wasn’t for government, btw</p>
<p>ha thank you. I was actually considering the classes bc I need to get my gpa up a little and the classes would give it that little push it needs.</p>
<p>any more advice/ideas?</p>