#CareerBytes: Best summer programs, courses, other options for Class-10 students
During the summer break, school students get a lot of free time, which they can utilize in doing something productive. For Class 10 students, especially, summer is a great time to utilize their free time properly to explore various opportunities. They can undertake summer programs, get internships, or join summer camps and courses. Here are some good summer options for Class 10 students.
Summer schools, special programs, and interesting courses
There are several great summer options for Class-10 students. These include Young Leaders for Active Citizenship for a better understanding of societal challenges (Delhi, Mumbai), Oxford Summer Courses (Mumbai-Panvel, Delhi, Bengaluru), Summer Immersion Program at Flame University (Pune), and Young Technology Scholars residential summer program (Gurugram). Some unique programs include Camp Cardamom (Munnar, Kerala) and ARCC Summer Program-The Himalayan Project (North India) for adventure-lovers.
Here are some more summer school programs
For students, summer school programs are great for utilizing their free time. Some top programs include Symbiosis Summer School (Pune), Amity University Summer School Programme (Noida), and Doon School's Summer Programme on Leadership (Dehradun). Aspire India Scholars Programme-Jindal Global Summer School (Sonipat), UWC Mahindra College Summer Programmes (various locations), and India Summer School by King's College London (Delhi, Mumbai, Berlin, London) are also great.
Internships offer a good learning experience to students
For Class 10 students, internships are another great way to gain practical work experience and exposure. It could be a little difficult for Class 10 students to find internships but they can get in touch with NGOs or companies to check if they can get an internship. They can also check out WorkTeen, an online platform that helps high school students find internships.
Enhance your skills during the summer
During the summer, Class 10 students should make the most of what they can in their free time. Developing new skills or honing their skills can give them an edge over others later on. They must focus on developing good communication skills and soft skills and improve their English language skills too. They should also build their tech skills and improve their problem-solving abilities.
