Summer Opportunities
On February 2, 2009, Counselors Trevor Sturgeon and Dawn Betts presented at the HS PTA Coffee on summer opportunities for high school students both in and out of Singapore. Summer jobs, camps, courses, and college visits were some of the options discussed.
For many students and families, summer is a time for traveling "home" to visit relatives and friends. Other students will remain in Singapore and might be looking for a summer job. Still other are interested in attending a summer school or a specialized camp, or traveling and studying abroad. There are hundreds of exciting programs offered both within the US and in other countries. First, however, it’s important to choose the type of program the student wants to attend.
Academic Programs
If you are looking for an academic program, there are various types available, both in the U.S. and around the globe. Information on our academic summer program page will help you begin to explore them.
Many academic programs will require applicants to send in an application form, an official transcript, and possibly a recommendation or two. The counseling office can assist with the transcript and recommendations, and will send off all of the documents, including your application form, in one envelope. We recommend doing thorough research, selecting your first choice program, and applying to that program only. Since many summer programs do not have competitive admissions, it’s often not necessary to apply to more than one. Replies usually come within a few weeks, so if you start early, there’s still time to make a second application if needed.
Jobs, Volunteering, Camps, and Other Activities
For students hoping to earn money, gain job experience, try out a potential career, develop sports skills, or experience a wilderness adventure, there are many non-academic options for the summer. Summer jobs and serious volunteer work are viewed by colleges in the same light as academic summer programs. Colleges are impressed by students who use their summer holidays in a productive way. If you are interested in any of these types of activities, check out this information on what you can do besides summer school.
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