Some advice from parents would be great

flyaround
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:41:33 +0000

A few suggestions to get you out of this funk and put you on the road to a happier more productive summer.
Look into sleep a way summer camps. Some may have counselors who cancelled at the last minute and may have an opening even at this late date. Are local day camps an option?
Check out the job websites like idealist, monster, craigslist. Always lots of telecomuting jobs listed. A lot of these involve viral marketing but something might strike your fancy.
Use the summer to get physical, take up running, body building, yoga, karate etc. Join the softball league.
Get licensed in something that interests you. EMT, Real Estate, lifeguard
Take a class at the local community college.
If you got into a top school, tutoring may be an option as your test scores were probably way above average. Can you put up signs at the local grocery store?
Volunteer at an animal shelter, nature center, church, library
Work on a creative project like a short film, a website, knitting, wood working.
Look into contests in your area of study if that’s applicable. Cash awards may even be a possibility but recognition may also be worthwhile.

Good luck finding something inspirational or financially worthwhile in the months to come.