What should I do the summer before college?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey y'all. </p>

<p>This summer, I plan to get a part-time job (hopefully as a lifeguard) and catch up on reading, workout, get some well-needed rest.</p>

<p>But anyways, I have two quick questions.</p>

<p>1.) Should I also take a summer course at a community college? My major is chemical engineering and I would like to take chemistry 101 at my local college in order to get a head start (so that I will have time to possible pursue a double major or minor, study abroad, and possibly co-ops later on), to get a refresher, to not let my brain lose focus during the long summer months, to avoid the large lecture hall intro courses at my school, and to also save money. However, would this be a good idea or should I just wait until college to take it, since chem is foundational for my major? Anyone have experience with junior college/ summer courses? (I am not a pre-med btw, so I don't think this will be a factor, as I've heard that pre-meds should take prerequisites at a 4 year college.) oh and it would not take up the entire summer, as it would end in July.
[Oh and btw I asked, and the credits do transfer. They also do not count as a letter grade, community college grades count as pass/fail at my four year college.]</p>

<p>2.) What are some good things to do the summer before college, from your experience or ideas? How can I prepare? I believe that this question will benefit all graduating seniors, so any input is great!</p>

<p>Thanks in advance! :)</p>

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<p>Definitely go ahead and take the community college class. I took both gen Chem I & II there and had to work for the A grades but it was very doable, so yes, would recommend. It helped prepare me for the “real deal.” As for what to do this summer, here’s what I’m doing so maybe you can get some ideas:
-Research at the university I’ll be attending this fall
-Volunteering (humane society, habitat for humanity, soup kitchen, etc.)
-Work (part time medical scribe at ER)
-Sports (Taekwondo, equestrian, and archery)
-Music (playing at nursing homes, observing master classes at local universities, concerts, etc)
-Community College classes (microeconomics and general biology II)
-Trips with HS friends before we “part” (camping, beach, neighboring cities, etc.)</p>

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<p>I’d hit the beach, tan, relax and ramp up for fall.</p>

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<p>^Haha, yeah, that’s always a good option too ;)</p>

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<p>Haha okay, thanks for the advice guys. I think I’ll probably end up taking chem, as it will only take a month of my summer (every other day) and I am interested in the subject anyway , so that helps :)</p>