text: And another thing, you should not be able to use them on your free time for the fun. Because you'll end up leaving your friends and eventually losing them. Or they just become more distant.Should summer projects be teacher-designed or student-designed? Some schools require students to complete summer projects to assure that they keep their knowledge and continue learning during the break. There are those who believe that students should have teacher-designed summer projects but they are wrong. Although some may disagree, summer projects should be student-designed and not teacher-designed.