<p>Hi
I was wondering what any one did during summers in high school before college. I know lots of people do classes at great schools (I took a class at UChicago last summer) or go to a foreign country with the program? but has anyone done or heard anything more unique? I like meeting new people and the cities (I am from rural Vermont ) but I dont know of any alternatives. I am very interested in the recent civil liberties movement, spear headed by the ACLU and other organizations. Also I am from Peru so I speak Spanish, I dont know if that helps any.
Thanks for any responses</p>
<p>Perhaps you can look at the forum, "Summer Programs." That forum would obviously be more useful.</p>
<p>Thanks, I have posted there but this post was meant to be geared for Harvard students specifically because I am considering it as one of my top choices. Thanks again though</p>
<p>That's what I thought. As a sophomore at Harvard myself, I can personally tell you students come from a wide range of backgrounds such as science, debate, politics, mathematics, music, theater, etc. Therefore, each student pursued different interests while in high school and during the summer. Of course, I also know several students who were economically disadvantaged and had to work over the summer to help meet their educational expenses during the school year.</p>
<p>Obviously, you would know of the selective summer programs, such as RSI for science, TASP, etc. However, not all students accepted at Harvard were at these programs. I myself never heard of these programs until I actually stepped on campus last year. </p>
<p>Create/pursue opportunities in which you are interested. That is key, and again, the "Summer Programs" forum will have lots of lists of opportunities that you will be able to perhaps pursue.</p>
<p>Would you have any interest in working for a political campaign?</p>
<p>that does sound cool, however im far from Vermonts largest "city" Burlington, and more importantly, i dont know how to begin haha</p>
<p>Pursue your own interests over the summer. This could range from being an unpaid intern with a local politician to doing independent research with the help of a teacher or professional in your community to working a job (any job) to help raise $ for college to doing volunteer work with a local organization whose values you support.</p>
<p>There is no activity that's bound to get you into Harvard. What successful Harvard students have in common is that they use their summers to pursue their personal interests and goals. They don't just hang out with friends or play videos.</p>
<p>Use your own creativity and follow your interests as you figure out what to do over the summer.</p>
<p>thanks for all the responses</p>