What to do over the summer? Freshman going on Sophomore

<p>So I'll prolly be taking community college classes over the summer for high-school Physics and Chemistry credit, but other than that, I've got tons of time on my hands... What do you think I should do? Any good competitions I should be looking at? I already know about USAMO/USABO. Are there any good "That's What She Said" competitions out there I might not be aware of (besides the USATWSSO)</p>

<p>And also, I'll be taking AP Comp Sci next year, from a teacher I've heard does nothing to actually teach but have his students copy code from a book and compile it. Should I be studying Java or something? I don't know what to do with all this time...</p>

<p>Tell me what you did over the summer in 9th and 10th grade.</p>

<p>Studied, studied, studied, lived. If you’re comp sci does nothing but have you copy and compile, you’re screwed. I suggest you read the book and see what it teaches you, or then use online resources.</p>

<p>You’d do well to post your question in the summer program’s forum.</p>

<p>After freshman year, I did summer assignments, had a summer love, and got tons of exercise and sun. Coming back from summer physically fit and with a noticeable tan is just as important as having built up your resume’</p>

<p>Volunteer?</p>

<p>i am doing SAT prep and doing the PSAT and my first SAT in the fall. SATs might be too early for you. i am also volunteering which you should do. i’m also preparing for AMC 10/AIME/USAMO and taking community college & online high school credit classes. </p>

<p>for your comp sci i suggest doing a community college course on intro to java or studying it on your own or else you are epically screwed for AP
those are some ideas you can draw from.</p>