<p>In July I’m working as a counselor in a sleepaway camp for children and adults with special needs (Down’s syndrome, autism, etc). It’s on the grounds of a regular summer camp, which means that we’re able to integrate the campers into the regular program to an extent. It’s an amazing, amazing experience- this is my second year going and I wouldn’t replace it with anything (though I had an opportunity…).
I really, really need to find a job for August, though. I’m just slacking off a bit about actually applying for any. No matter what I end up doing, I’ll also be spending a lot of time packing for my study abroad next year.</p>
<p>Doing research at Columbia, prepping for the SAT and AMC, tackling my pile of summer homework, marathoning shows on Netflix.</p>
<p>Doing stuff at Caltech, prepping for SAT…AP homework, attempting to go to NYC again (probably won’t)</p>
<p>So I’m a rising college freshman, but I actually don’t start college until February because I’m going to a school with a gap semester program. I’m going to Spain and spending two weeks with family. Then the goal is to work myself into the ground 40+ hours a week until September when I leave to volunteer in Southeast Asia. I got a scholarship for the program there but airfare, vaccinations and spending money (plus spending money for Spain) is pretty much going to exhaust my savings. When I get back I’m going to work like crazy in December and January as well, then head to college </p>
<p>Bump. </p>
<p>I’m still undecided about my summer. </p>