Summer Job or Service Project

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>Every year, I go to Pittsburgh with my church group to help build houses in a week of service and religious retreat. </p>

<p>However, I also have the opportunity to work at a summer camp. Unfortunately, I cannot do both.</p>

<p>The trip is a tradition that I have to come to love, but I will be making over $1200 for the summer at the camp. If I don't take the job, I will continue working at the library where I'll probably make about half that amount.</p>

<p>What do you think I should do (in terms of college acceptances, money, any factors)? </p>

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<p>Do the camp unless you absolutely need the additional $600. Colleges would probably prefer to see dedication to this type of thing than the camp.</p>

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<p>^i agree too. Long-term commitment to anything, especially long-term volunteering, looks good. </p>

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<p>It’s not really long-term commitment if it’s only a week a year, but working at the library is just as good as working at the summer camp. </p>

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<p>That’s kind of contradictory. But I’m pretty sure you meant the volunteer trip.</p>

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<p>Do what you would really enjoy doing regardless of the monetary value. </p>