text: In my experience of being a student, I've noticed that when students are in charge of summer projects, it tends to raise participation in class and help retain information easier. Class clowns become more interested and encouraged in learning new topics. Students that tend to take school more seriously strengthens their passion on their goal. Students will be more engaged in their upcoming classes, as they already built that skill through their summer projects. When I was in middle school, we had to complete a summer project that ensured that we were benefiting the community, most students decided to go to a food bank, go to homeless shelters, volunteer at hospitals, supplying stray dogs and many more. I chose to construct a food drive and give out food donations to the homeless people and stray animals in my neighborhood ; many people in my neighborhood found my idea to be helpful. My neighbors and family friends decided to join me which became a success, we raised over $3,000 in food products which were animal-friendly and safe for the homeless people and animals.