<p>I'm going to be a college freshman in the fall, but I'm looking for some type of summer research/college-classes to take this summer. I'd love to do something through a university, but it seems like a lot of them are geared towards upcoming juniors/seniors. </p>
<p>While some would rather enjoy this summer relaxing and doing nothing, I want to do something awesome this summer.</p>
<p>Last summer I did this medical explorations program at UT, and got to shadow doctors and go to the er/or a few times. But I want a research experience, this summer, I think, primarily in the genetics/biology area.</p>
<p>My sister has been pushing me to take courses at the college I intend to attend next year, if your college has that option you can do that. For summer program type of things I know Cornell University Summer College accepts seniors. (I'm going to tell you honestly though that I doubt you'd like it there as a senior.)</p>
<p>Is traveling an option? Can you apply for UT or something in that area as an intern? Maybe as part of a volunteering program of some sort?</p>
<p>Traveling could be an option, though I'd prefer to stay in New York at least. I can't really shell out a lot of money on a summer program when I have college to pay for this upcoming year.</p>
<p>I could go to UT as a part of their alumni program, but that's only two weeks. I would rather a lenghtier internship with a lab, or a university or something of the sort.</p>
<p>And college courses is more money that I'd rather just spend on college when it begins in the fall.</p>
<p>I don't know where in NY you live, but I know that Stony Brook takes summer interns. Or just apply to a few labs you're interested in at a local university. You probably won't get paid, but if you don't mind, then it can be a great learning experience</p>
<p>I'm going to be a freshman too. But, I think it's pointless to attend a Pre-College program when you're going to college in fall. Most of the time kids attend those programs because they want it to look good for colleges...</p>
<p>The cheapest thing you can do: Community College Classes. I took one two years back. You'll be at a college and you'll be earning credits that should transfer well. And it prepares you more for fall. Oh, and it's incredibly cheap. Can you really beat that? Possibly take a few science classes at community college? I know for a fact that to become a CC Professor, you must be highly qualified, more than being a private university professor in most cases. Don't look down on it. It's a great alternative to spending possibly $800 per credit. You'll be spending maybe...$600 for the WHOLE class. It's a good deal. It's also geared towards older students. You'll probably need to get into contact with them in a reasonable time period if you want to do it.</p>
<p>Personally, I'd suggest travel and work. But, that's me. lol.</p>