{"id":7067,"date":"2016-05-23t14:14:09","date_gmt":"2016-05-23t21:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=7067"},"modified":"2016-05-23t14:14:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-23t21:14:42","slug":"5-tips-reboot-summer-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/gen\/5-tips-reboot-summer-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to reboot your summer activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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you\u2019ve heard it over and over again\u2026 \u201cspend your summer wisely\u2026 don\u2019t just laze around, be productive!\u201d of course, it is important to rest and recharge over the summer, but it is equally important to find some way to challenge yourself. admissions committees want to see that high schools students are taking these few months off to engage with their communities, learn new things, and pursue their passions. this is probably easier than you think. here are five ways to turn a standard summer activity into something even more worthwhile: <\/p>\n

1) start a book club to further engage with summer reading <\/h2>\n

most people would agree that reading, and reading a lot, is a great way to spend your free time in the summer. but why not further engage with these books by starting a friendly book club? this is not only an educational way to spend time with your friends over the summer, but also a fun way to keep your minds sharp for the fall and prepare for the college classroom. <\/p>\n

knowing that you are going to be talking about whatever it is that you\u2019re reading will encourage you to think more critically about the material and sharing your thoughts with friends will help you gain confidence in speaking your opinion in front of a group. chances are you and your friends will all bring unique insights to the table. participating in a book club will also help to keep you on a schedule and may even help you to read even more than you thought possible. it could even be a fun way to blow through your summer reading list together! <\/p>\n

tips for getting started: <\/h3>\n