<p>Hi everyone this is my first post so sorry if it's already been done but I didn't find anything quite the same in forums.</p>
<p>My high school counsellors told the junior class that we should do research over the summer because it's really important for exploring interests, building connections, and getting into colleges but I'm confused. I know that there are a ton of research opportunities availible for people interested in science and medicine but spending all day in a lab would probably drive me insane, I'm not that type of person and I'm not super science oriented. So what type of opportunities are availible for humanities type research? I'm okay with science as long as it's more field work as opposed to lab work, but I prefer something more along the lines of psychology (does that count as a science? I personally consider it a humanities subject) I can't find anything along these lines for high school students. How would I go about finding research opportunities? I'll be a rising senior this summer</p>
<p>Here’s one of the many threads on summer programs, you could probably find more with a quick search: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/752665-list-summer-prgrams.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/752665-list-summer-prgrams.html</a></p>
<p>Page 1 has the big list, and Page 3 I think has some psych-related links.</p>
<p>Psych is definitely a science. I would say that while you might feel that hours in the lab would bore you, you shouldn’t be so quick to eliminate the opportunity. Many of these research programs/fellowships work around your individual project, assisted by a mentor. In the lab setting, you have the ‘relative’ freedom to do what you want, with the time and resources laid out in front of you. Finding a question that you are actually curious about, and then studying it, carrying out experiments, and collaborating with others in your lab is what makes the research experience so meaningful. So maybe think about it a bit more. ;)</p>
<p>Also, your high school counselors said that research is important, but really getting involved in any high-caliber program over the summer will meet your goals of exploring interests, building connections, and getting into colleges. You should definitely look into things like TASP, creative writing programs, and leadership programs if that’s where your interests are.</p>
<p>I’ll also put in a few personal recommendations: if you decide on research, check out the Simons Summer Research Program, if you decide on humanities, try Yale Global Scholars.</p>
<p>The deadlines are probably coming fast. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Thank you so much! :)</p>