Summertime, and the Living's Easy
The sultry summer months are here and while it may be tempting to laze around, many students are beating the summertime blues by taking advantage of their free time. Whether they are hunting for a part-time job or plumping up their resumes, these months of sunshine skies are beneficial to many.I personally have used my four summers of collegiate time to take classes at my university and increase my time at a part-time job. I have found that the pace of summer classes is ideal to my personality, as the schedule allows for more information compacted into fewer class meetings. In addition, the extra time not spent in the classroom permits me to work more and earn higher wages.
Another benefit I've seen from planning my summers out carefully is the opportunity to study abroad. While I only spent three weeks out of the States, I was very lucky to take two courses for my degree and see the Irish countryside. The trip would not have been possible without some research about what my school was able to offer during the summer.
No matter what you choose to do with your summer months, it is always important to remember that the time is fleeting. Unless you plan to stay a student forever or are working within the education system, you will probably not get a solid three months off during the rest of your life. So use the time wisely but soak it up while you can!
Labels: summer classes, summer jobs
Posted by Amanda on 8/20/2009 08:58:00 PM
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Studying abroad is a great opportunity for a college student. Many universities offer great scholarship and financial aid incentives to allow all students to participate. Study abroad can be like a win-win situation. Not only does a student get to see another country but also get credit for classes. Ultimately the question of whether to do study abroad depends on whether the student has the money and free time for it to be feasible.