How To Make The Most Of Summer Break

Summer break is the perfect time for students to unwind and focus on hobbies. This time can also be used to reflect on past performance and plan for academic or career goals. 

The following activities can help in making the most from summer break:

  • Reflect On The Previous School Year: Self-analysis is the key to self-improvement. Ask yourself questions such as ‘What did I do well in past semester?’, ‘Which subjects did I lack in?’, ‘What should I do differently in the coming semester?’, etc. These questions help students in finding out their strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement for self improvement.
  • Set Goals For The Coming School Year: Set process goals instead of performance goals for the upcoming school year. A process goal focuses on what you need to do to achieve your goal. For example, a performance goal might be to achieve better grades in mathematics, while a process goal would be to do five extra math questions every day.
  • Watch Educational Videos: There are numerous educational channels on YouTube. Research channels that offer knowledge related to your subjects and follow them. Many video producers use a variety of teaching techniques such as 3D models, charts, etc. to make these videos more entertaining for students. This can make it easier to grasp concepts for those who respond better to audio-visuals as compared to plain text.
  • Get A Summer Job/Internship: Look for a summer job or internship relevant to your career goal during summer break. This offers an opportunity to gain hands on experience and develop skills required to excel at the job.
  • Learn A New Language: A new language can be a valuable skill. Learning a new language can open doors to a new world of opportunities. Research about international languages that are gaining popularity in the professional world. Check online resources and websites to learn a new language.
  • Support A Cause: Find a cause that you care about and find ways to support that cause. Consider helping out at a nursing home or animal shelter, delivering meals to elderly, cleaning up the community, etc. 
  • Learn A New Skill: Focus on learning a new skill that can help in promoting academic, personal or professional growth. You could learn skills such as public communication, effective listening, positive thinking, negotiation, etc.
  • Read: Reading is a great mental exercise. It also promotes skill development such as focus, comprehension, memory building, information retaining, etc. 

Visit KilleenISD.org for various summer learning resources.

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