<p>I have kept myself really busy over most summers - after 7th and 8th grade I took classes for credit through a program at SMU; after 9th and 10th grade, I expanded my regular part-time after school job to full-time; and after 11th grade, I did the HSSP at WashU and took 7 credits for 5 weeks, worked a few weeks, and did a one month internship at a Public Relations firm (helped me figure out I don't want to do that anymore). </p>
<p>My question is - I know most rising college freshman just "enjoy their last summer" but frankly that is pretty boring and I want to keep doing something. I have quit my job and I don't really want to work again yet but that would be an option. I am majoring in Finance and/or Marketing at UT-Austin next year - I could take classes there but that seems like a pain - maybe I could at a local CC. Any suggestions for internships/programs/etc to do after senior year of high school? Oh by the way I am in Dallas. Seems like most programs/internships are for college students or rising high school seniors.</p>
<p>Taking just one class, perhaps at a local cc or maybe a better college if possible, might not be that bad. It gives a little focus to part of the summer, while leaving time for a mix of sleep, sports, social activities or whatever. Picking the right class might give you a leg up on your major, or you could take something that wouldn't really fit in freshman year. </p>
<p>Some people do a big trip for part of the summer, but the backpack without parents in Europe thing might be better after freshman year. If you had never had any type of job, that might be an growth experience, but otherwise if I were in a position to do so I would avoid flipping burgers.</p>
<p>Or do an internship at Goldman Sachs. I think Goldman Sachs has this program called SEO where they let rising college freshmen do internships at GS.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info but the Goldman Sachs programs are for cultural diversity...too bad i'm white. i don't suppose they want some sexual orientation diversity?....</p>