What can a freshman do that's productive over the summer?

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<p>Topic. My grades aren't that good 3.1 GPA so far. I'm trying to raise it this semester but gosh, the work load is killer :( I don't think I'm going to be qualified for internships or anything. So, what should I do over the summer that's productive?</p>

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<p>I took my hardest class at a local community college over the summer. Just make sure the credits will transfer. I got an A, while most people at my college ended up with C's during the year.</p>

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<p>You can at least try for an internship, although you've got about everything stacked against you with the economy and your age (your GPA won't disqualify you from much, the usual cutoff is 3.0. SOME it's 3.5 but most 3.0.) Failing that research or summer classes.</p>

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<p>volunteering?</p>

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<p>Get a job.
You could get one that related to your major.<br>
You could also work a fun job, like on a cruise ship or something.
Then there's always your local mall, grocery store, cinema, etc. </p>

<p>you can also learn the meaning of "sticking it to the man."</p>

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<p>Discover yourself. I can think of nothing more productive than that.</p>

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<p>do something fun.</p>

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<p>You can find tons of summer camp programs to be apart of. I myself was thinking about signing up for the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor science summer program, mainly for students with interest in beng a doctor. Though now I have changed my mind, with over hearing a discussion in class. A tenth grader said he will be attending the program this summer, and with the size of this program I doubt they would be accepting mutliple students from a school... so I would most likely save the time searching in other areas. </p>

<p>Again, there are tons of summer programs, but they are costly.</p>

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<p>I refereed around 100 soccer games for the local adult league, and hung out with friends.</p>

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<p>Companies don't care that much about GPA, and a 3.1 is definitely a respectable number. Try to intern for a small business, enroll in some summer courses for credit, or get a part-time job working with kids or at a non-profit - something fun but can also be a resume-booster.</p>