text: Most of the time in school, students are simply told what to do, how to do it (or not do it), and then graded upon their achievement or failure. Most students are hardly given a say in anything they have to do. However, in a student designed summer project, they'd be given an opportunity to practice having a voice and opinion. All the students would grow closer to one another as they come up with the best idea; something that's missed out on with teacher designed projects. Not only would students be closer, but they'd get to collaberate as individuals working towards a common goal. This is something that is seen in governments, so it'd be great for students to get experience with collaberation. Student led design would also be majorly inclusive, since they all want the same thing (an easier assignment). Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, etc, students all have the same willingness to get a better project idea together.