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Summer Camps & Internships
What do you do when there's no school?
Some of the most valuable things a student can do for the summer include travel, work, and student camps, conferences, or conventions.
Almost every big name school in the country holds some sort of summer program. From the military academies to local community or state schools, every school holds some sort of session for high school students.
Look into what schools you are interested in. What do they offer?
For example, all the ivies hold summer programs with some of their faculty so students can get the "ivy league" experience, even if it is only for a few weeks in the summer.
Also, many schools in South Dakota hold music and sports camps. These camps are often a way for them to recruit you for your musicianship or sport. If you want to get a scholarship for this sort of thing, these camps can help you get to know the faculty early on in order to make a good impression during tryouts/auditions.
Are you a traveler? Look into study abroad programs and travel programs for groups of students like EF (Education First).
Many companies and organizations offer summer work opportunities that are very beneficial for networking and resume building.
The most important thing to remember is that some of these camps and programs can be expensive. Make sure to contact the organization and ask about scholarships or financial aid grants they may have set aside for students that need help covering the cost.
Fastweb.com includes a list of noteworthy summer programs here:
Some of the most valuable things a student can do for the summer include travel, work, and student camps, conferences, or conventions.
Almost every big name school in the country holds some sort of summer program. From the military academies to local community or state schools, every school holds some sort of session for high school students.
Look into what schools you are interested in. What do they offer?
For example, all the ivies hold summer programs with some of their faculty so students can get the "ivy league" experience, even if it is only for a few weeks in the summer.
Also, many schools in South Dakota hold music and sports camps. These camps are often a way for them to recruit you for your musicianship or sport. If you want to get a scholarship for this sort of thing, these camps can help you get to know the faculty early on in order to make a good impression during tryouts/auditions.
Are you a traveler? Look into study abroad programs and travel programs for groups of students like EF (Education First).
Many companies and organizations offer summer work opportunities that are very beneficial for networking and resume building.
The most important thing to remember is that some of these camps and programs can be expensive. Make sure to contact the organization and ask about scholarships or financial aid grants they may have set aside for students that need help covering the cost.
Fastweb.com includes a list of noteworthy summer programs here: