<p>1) Attend the Boston University High School Honors Research Internship Program and do research under somebody there for 6 weeks in the field of medicine/oral biology. And then that would be the majority of my summer. </p>
<p>or..</p>
<p>2) Stay home and volunteer at the local ambulance corp all summer for like 20-30 hours/week. I can also stay home and figure skate the entire summer (I am and have been a figure skater for 9 years). These two would be continuing two things that I already do during the school year. </p>
<p>I am a female junior looking to major in Engineering and going on the PreMed track for college. Please help me decide which would weigh more on my resume.</p>
<p>why dont you do the research thing on weekdays and the ambulance corp/ figure skating on weekends or nights</p>
<p>Do what you think you would Enjoy the most...</p>
<p>While I certainly second the above, I would advise towards the second option. While worthwhile, the types of programs like the one you mentioned in option one are usually very expensive and are known to be as such to adcoms. So, while good, they are usually cosidered luxury extracurriculars for those who can afford them. Not to say that it might not be a great experience! But that's my opinion from the practical side. </p>
<p>On the other hand, I like the idea of you continuing two passions at home throughout the summer. Continuity and passion are two things that adcoms really look for, and I don't think that fancy summer activities are necessary at all. </p>
<p>And that's my 2 cents!</p>
<p>afro_nine- well I live in New York and the program is in Boston so it would be just a little difficult to do that. </p>
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<p>and I would definitily enjoy attending both. i have heard both sides to the idea that adcoms think summer programs are luxeries, but at the same time, they do not know if you got a scholarship to go. and doesn't the fact that it is selective count at all? i'm just trying to rationalize everything now.</p>
<p>If it's not going to be a financial burden, I would seriously consider the research in Boston. I'm assuming you'll continue the volunteer EMT thing and figure skating next year so you will still be continuing your passions regardless. Starting research this early could help you out with the Pre-Med thing. If you really want to continue ice skating, look into rinks around Boston. Maybe you can train there this summer when you're not busy doing research. However, we cannot make this decision for you. Talk to your parents, ask people in the medical field and talk to your figure skating coach about what the best choice would be. Good luck!</p>