{"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
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
getting a summer job demonstrates a great deal of responsibility. whether you choose to spend your summer babysitting or working at the local grocery store, this is a great way to show adcoms that you are financially responsible and able to make a commitment. but why not take this a step further and find a job that could help you learn about a career path or industry that you\u2019re interested in<\/a>? <\/p>\n maybe you\u2019re interested in the hospitality industry, so you get a job working at a local hotel. or maybe you want to become a veterinarian, so you get a part-time job working at the spca or the zoo. for junior and senior high schools students, there are many internship opportunities in virtually every field to take advantage of. and you don\u2019t even need to be at a big, fancy firm to impress the admissions committee. even though your responsibilities in these situations may seem small in comparison to what you would like to one day accomplish, they will go a long way in showing how dedicated you are to your passions and goals. <\/p>\n equally, and in some cases even more, impressive to finding a summer job is creating opportunity for yourself. not only will this show the admissions committee that you can take initiative, but you also have the added bonus of getting to be your own boss and set your own schedule. starting your own business may sound pretty intimidating, but it could actually be something really simple and totally within your means. <\/p>\n say you\u2019re a really great artist and you\u2019d love to spend all summer working on your watercolor technique. why not start your own artist\u2019s page on etsy or advertise throughout town? you could design greeting cards, paint portraits, or whatever you think you would be most skilled at doing. maybe you have always been really good at math and you love working with kids. you could start your own tutoring business and maybe even advertise at local elementary schools. or perhaps you\u2019re obligated to walk your dog every day in the summer because your parents will be at work. see if other families in your neighborhood have similar needs and offer to walk their dogs in exchange for a small fee. simple ideas like these can not only put a little extra spending money in your pockets, but also impress the heck out of a university admissions committee. <\/p>\ntips for getting started:<\/h3>\n
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3) turn a hobby, skill or chore into an entrepreneurial venture<\/h2>\n
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4) plan a campus tour road trip for you and your family<\/h2>\n