text: When students are given the liberty of choosing their own projects, many students will try to create very easy projects that would not challenge them. Summer projects are supposed to be mentally challenging for the student, which would be provided if the teacher designs the assignment. If a student creates the assignment on their own, it would be of a far lower quality of project unless the student was very academically minded, and cares to challenge themselves. Many students see the summer as a time to relax, and not do any work, which while that is a valid point, as students need a break after 9 months of school, as they believe they deserve it, especially after exams are over. The point of summer assignments though is to help a student remain prepared during the summer, as they might forget everything that they need after 3 months off.