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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

After a year of hard studies, there's nothing to blame if you sleep in bed and watch TV or play games all day - at least for the first or two weeks of summer vacation. But if you are bored sitting still, maybe it's time to step out of your shell. From running a project to exploring a new place in the city, summer is the perfect time to do so many exciting things and prepare for the new school year or for life outside of the classroom. friend.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Learn new skills

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   Create a website to learn how to post articles online. You can learn how to create a website from scratch with HTML, or create a website without needing computer language skills on platforms like WordPress. Read the free online tutorials or watch YouTube videos to learn the basics of creating a website. Educational websites like Udemy and Courser also offer website creation courses.
   • You can also create a personal blog page on blogging platforms like WordPress, Tumblr or Blogger to share your posts, images, and videos.
   • Once the website is up and running, you can post your original images, videos and articles.
   • You can share links to your website on social media to build your personal brand, and that would be great when you apply to college or apply for a job.

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   Learn a foreign language to make new friends. In addition to speaking a new language, you will also experience many other interesting things. To get excited, choose your favorite language, then search for online teaching resources. If signing up for a course seems too restrictive over the summer break, consider self-study. You can learn the basics by downloading a language learning app and following any instructions.
   • Try watching movies and music videos in the new language to test your listening comprehension level.
   • Find opportunities to practice a language in the community. For example, if you are studying French, browse your local newsletter to find French cultural activities in your area.

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   Take a cooking class to learn cooking skills. You will surprise the whole family and enjoy your cooking skills. Contact the community cultural center to learn about cooking classes. During the summer break, you even find cooking courses for kids.
   • You can still teach yourself how to cook if you can't find a classroom near you. Simply read through the home cookbooks, choose something that sounds appealing, find ingredients and follow the instructions.
   • Online cooking programs teach cooking skills.

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   Play a new sport to stay in shape. If you love sports, you may want to find outdoor activities. Consider individual sports like tennis, swimming or golf. Local universities and sports clubs are the best place to find beginner classes.
   • Learning an individual summer sport is a great way to stay fit, especially if during the school year you played on your school sports team.
   • Even if you don't usually do sports at school, taking any sports course can help you get fit and gain confidence.
   • Playing an individual sport will also be a plus on your college admissions application.

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   Play an instrument for a sense of success. Similar to playing sports, learning to play an instrument is also a great way to increase confidence. Summer is the perfect opportunity to learn to play an instrument you've always been curious about, such as the guitar, piano or drums. Talk to your parents about your wishes, as they may have to hire a personal tutor for you.
   • Learning to play a musical instrument takes time and concentration. Before buying or renting musical instruments and starting to learn, you should consider the summer family schedule.
   • You can still learn to play the instrument yourself even if you can't afford to hire a private teacher. Videos and manuals are great sources for learning the basics.

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   Take art and craft classes. In parks and entertainment venues, a list of arts and crafts classes for teenagers is often posted during the summer. Local libraries, craft shops and businesses sometimes offer teenage classes during the summer. It is great that the fees for these classes are not high. They also don't last long, so you can study during the summer break.
   • You can also sign up for online classes and tutorials online if you enjoy exploring arts and crafts while at home.
   • From candles to origami patterns, save your creations to show off to your family and friends at the end of summer vacation.
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Method 2 of 3: Efficient operation

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   Find a job to earn some pocket money. Start by talking with your counselor about summer job search. Counselors often cover local summer summer jobs for young people and help you create your resume. You can also ask a friend's parents, relatives or family if there are youth job opportunities in their workplace.
   • Consider knocking on the doors of local businesses to find out where to hire teenagers for summer part-time jobs.
   • Restaurants and retail stores often hire young people to work during the summer. To enjoy your vacation, look for jobs that seem like they can be fun. For example, if you're an animal lover, you might consider working part-time at a pet store.

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   Open a "business" to gain business experience. If you are babysitting or mowing lawns, you are self-employed, so why not organize your work? Start by distributing flyers around your neighborhood to advertise your services. Set a fee for the service to know exactly how much money the customer should charge.
   • Record your appointments in a journal or import them into the appointment scheduler application so you don't forget any tasks you took on.
   • Some business ideas for kids include: cleaning the basement, washing the car, taking the dog for a walk, feeding the pets while the owner is away, and helping the elderly with chores.

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   Find an internship to prepare you for your career path. Think about what career you'd like to do after college, then talk to parents, teachers, and career counselors to look for companies that accept high school students for internships. summer time. For example, if you plan to start a tech career after college, you should try to apply for an internship in a local technology business.
   • Internships are usually unpaid, but you will get many benefits.
   • In addition to gaining experience, you can get an employer's certificate when you apply for college admission, or even be hired full-time in the future.

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   Participate in volunteer work to make a difference in the community. Choose volunteering opportunities based on the purpose that you feel most meaningful. If you are an animal lover, you can volunteer to serve at animal rescue centers. Work in the nursing home if you love the elderly. Liaising with local nonprofits is a great way to start volunteering during the summer.
   • Try to journal about volunteer work experiences. You can use these experiences to get inspired with college admissions essays or other high school essays.

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   Research universities to find one that is right for you. You will be excited about the prospect of going to university, especially as you enter your final two years. Each university has a website that introduces subjects that you may be interested in. If in the US, you can read university review websites like USA Today and Princeton Review to find out factors such as college costs and how students feel about their schools.
   • Social networks on websites like Facebook are great places to get to know universities. When interacting with college students on social media, make it clear that you are high school students wanting to get to know their school.
   • Ask parents to bring you to visit and learn about universities. If this is something your parents are interested in, your parents might even be able to organize some interesting university trips.
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Method 3 of 3: Have fun with friends and family

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   Plan a day to visit local attractions. You should choose a location in a nearby city or town. You can discover a place you have never been to or visited very often and still very interesting. Places you often visit can also give you a new experience if you look at them from a new perspective.
   • For example, if you normally pass by a local museum, visit some of the exhibitions during the summer every now and then.
   • Historical sites, entertainment venues, picnic areas, farms open to visitors and game parks are great places to explore.
   • You can hang out in the new mall or cinema that you've never been to.
   • Take a bus or train ride for sightseeing in places you've never been to.
   • Don't forget to take lots of photos on your adventures to share with friends.

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   Cycling at night to incorporate exercise. Warm summer evenings cycling around the area can be a great and fun exercise for the whole family. Remember to be safe and look for familiar routes for cyclists. You can make this activity more interesting by going a little further each time.
   • If you don't have a bike, you can rent one. Bicycle rental isn't available everywhere, but if you do, don't miss it.

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   Play games in the neighborhood to get acquainted with the neighbors. Invite other kids in the neighborhood and set up games. You can find games for teenagers or for all ages. The games suitable for large groups of people include ball and flying saucer. It's all about fun, so choose games that don't require a lot of skill or sport.
   • Board games and card games are also fun, especially with small groups of people.
   • You can message on social networking sites to invite people in your neighborhood to join the game.
   • Involve game participants to bring snacks and drinks to the party.

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   Organize movie nights to catch up with the latest movies. Movie-watching evenings are easy thanks to a streaming video service. Just a few pillows, blankets and snacks and you have a fun night out. You can organize movie nights for family or friends only.
   • If you have a projector at home or can borrow one, you can set it up and project it outdoors. A home cinema screening on a warm summer night will be enjoyable.

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   Have an outdoor cooking party by the lake to enjoy the taste of summer. There's no perfect summer vacation without a lake-side cooking party. The park is also a great place if there is no lake in your area. You can help out by making a to-do list to get the party going well, then assign tasks to other members of the house.
   • For example, you might assign one or two people to be in charge of decorating, one who organizes games and another to make cupcakes.
   • You can check out the play area first to find out about the park's fees and regulations - such as the oven rules - to avoid unexpected incidents during the day .
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Advice

• Don't be afraid to learn new skills, such as overcoming your shyness and making friends more easily. Talk to your parent or guardian in advance about planning to learn these skills. Your parents can find someone qualified and reliable to help you learn such skills.
• Don't be too picky about summer clothes. Wear light colored shorts and short sleeves, and no shoes (except flip flops) are required, so when outdoors, remove them! Walking barefoot will be great when you enjoy the summer weather.

Warning

• Be sure to let your parents or guardians know about all of your summer activities. For safety reasons, you should always tell your parents who you are dealing with.
• Be careful when posting questions or feedback about college on social media. Questions and comments can be found online, and posting negative ones can cause universities to reject your application for screening.