Take advantage of your summer to learn more about yourself and your goals. Check out three easy ways to expand your comfort zone and prepare for the college search.
Gain experience. Got skills? Use your time away from school to gain some real-world experience—whether that’s finding a new job, volunteering for a cool organization or completing an internship. Each opportunity you pursue will serve as education to help you decide the kind of future you see for yourself. Who knows? You might discover a new passion.
Location, location, location. Have an idea of where you’d like to live? Summer is the perfect time to visit campuses and get a feel for the type of environment that will be the best fit for you. Will you thrive in a small, intimate atmosphere or do you like the variety available at a larger school? Visit in person or check out a campus via virtual tour.
Do a passion project. Use some of your downtime to try something new. Maybe you’ll teach yourself a new language, experiment with painting or learn to code. It’s only by leaving your comfort zone that you’ll discover your strengths, and self-realization is key to college readiness.
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