text: In conclusion, students gain much more than just a high five or a pat on the back from designing their own projects. Some schools require students to complete summer projects to assure they continue learning during their break. One may argue that summer projects should be teacher-designed. Summer projects should be student-designed because, students will learn more, students will feel accomplished, and lastly students will be prepared for life as adults. Students deserve the chance to show out their skills and show what they can bring to the table! There is a lot a student can show teachers just need to allow them to express themselves .Students will enjoy their summer and their projects if they were allowed to design it.If you would be a Seagoing cowboy you could go all over the world like France,Italy,Japan,China,Poland,Germany,and Africa.