How Will I Spend My Summer as a College Student?
How do most college students spend their summers? How can I make the most of my summer as a college student? These are questions you may be asking yourself. Whether you're looking to work, travel, build new skills or just relax, summer break is full of possibilities. The quiz below can help you figure out how to make the most of your time off!
Welcome back to our quiz series. Get ready to take the quiz* below to see how you might spend your summer as a college student.
*Count how many of each letter you choose and add them up at the end for your results. There are no wrong answers and you can take the quiz as many times as you want!
UNH student relaxing in hammock on campus
Question #1:
Once I'm in college, I think I'll want to spend my summers:
A) Researching and discovering new things
B) Gaining hands-on skills to prepare for life after college
C) Staying busy and productive
D) Spending time with my friends and having fun
UNH outdoor class
Question #2:
In my free time I like to:
A) Learn a new skill or hobby
B) Daydream about or plan for the future
C) Keep as busy as possible
D) Relax as much as possible
Harvesting cucurbits at Kingman Research Farm
Question #3:
When I think about starting college, I am most excited for:
A) Participating in undergraduate research
B) Getting real-world learning experience
C) Trying new clubs, activities and jobs on campus
D) Meeting friends and participating in campus social activities
UNH students interning at the Mount Washington Cog Railway
Question #4:
My friends and family would describe me as:
A) Studious
B) Ambitious
C) Hard-working
D) Kind
UNH students exploring Portsmouth, NH
Question #5:
After college, I plan to:
A) Continue my education with a graduate degree
B) Dive into a career field I'm passionate about
C) Work for a few years before going back to school
D) I think I'll play it by ear.
UNH student painting on campus
Your Results (How you should spend your college summer):
Mostly As
Summer research
You want to spend your summer conducting research and exploring new ideas. Check out UNH's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which offer a $4,000 stipend and up to $600 in research expenses for 10 weeks of summer research on campus or at other research sites within the United States. These fellowships focus on students being independent researchers, meaning they find their own problems to investigate and participate in all stages of research.
Mostly Bs
Summer internship
You want to spend your summer learning more about and experiencing a potential career path. There's no better way to do that than through an internship. UNH students find internships to be great ways to decide if a career area is for them, get a preview of a professional workplace and gain important experience for their resumes. 78% of UNH students take part in internships or experiential learning opportunities. As a UNH student, you can connect with the Career and Professional Success office to learn more about internship opportunities.
Mostly Cs
Summer job
You want to spend your summer being productive and making some money with a summer job. Summer jobs can be great ways to learn important skills and gain experience for your resume. As a UNH student, you can check out UNH Handshake to search for job opportunities or connect with the Career and Professional Success office.
Mostly Ds
Summer relaxation
You want to spend the summer relaxing and you deserve it! Take a break from all your hard work during the semester at UNH and spend valuable time with your family, friends and hobbies.
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