Web May 2022

HELLO
SUMMER!
by Evin Ersan College Reporter, Boston University
Time is not refundable use it with intention”
- Unknown
As students wind their 2022 school year
down, keep in mind there are still plenty of
opportunities for staying productive over the
summer. Planning ahead now can help ensure
that your summer is still fun but also productive.
Here are some ideas:
1. Secure a summer job, job shadow, or
Internship
This is a great way to get some real world
experience and also add to your resume. If
you decide to go with a job shadow, I suggest
planning to do 4-6 of those over the summer
if you can. Experiencing multiple jobs, career
paths, and work environments, even if they’re
only for a day or two, can really open your
eyes to the possibilities and help you to better
understand what kind of work excites you. As
you’re thinking about this, don’t rule out your
parents’ or relatives’ jobs. You already have an
in with them, and it’s a great place to start. They
will most likely spend more time with you, and
they will probably be excited that you’ve shown
interest in learning about what they do. They
can also be very helpful in helping you to secure
other job shadows with people they know.
2. Sign up for a summer class or program
Most students have almost three months off
for summer break. That’s a lot of time to take
the many classes or programs offered over the
summer in person or online. I recommend you
consider taking a class or program that will give
you college credits for next year or will help
you get into an AP level course in high school.
Finally, even if a summer class or program offers
no credit, it could still be beneficial to take if it
prepares you for a tough class you’ll be taking
next year.
Other options to stay productive during
the summer include:
3. Doing photography
4. Making a workout plan
5. Getting on a good diet
6. Getting certified in a subject
7. Launching a small business
8. Mowing lawns
9. Washing cars
10. Babysitting
11. House Sitting
12. Dog Sitting or Dog Walking
13. Being a personal assistant
14. Researching your ancestry
15. Trying yoga or meditation
16. Reconnecting with family and friends
17. Learning a new instrument
18. Learning about finance
19. Making your first investment
20. And more!
So, what are you interested in doing this
summer? You’ve got three months and endless
possibilities. Your summer break is a wonderful
opportunity to do things you didn’t have time to
do during the school year.
I believe we all do better when we have
a plan. Hopefully, some of these ideas have
peeked your interest and have you thinking
about how you can use your summer to have
fun, get ahead, and learn something new!
Thank you for reading my article. I hope
you found it helpful. If you like positive and
educational content, check out my social media
channels at www.evinersan.com/about-me
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