text: thank you....The saying "Knowledge is power" didn't come about for no reason. It came about because being educated is important, especially in today's day and age. This is why school is mandatory, and we only get a small break over summer. But even over break we need to learn in order to keep our minds strong. To ensure we do so, some schools assign summer projects. Summer projects should be student-desgined because it gives students a break from strict rules and guidelines, it allows them to express themselves and learn in a way that's best for them, and it allows them to decide what fits best in their schedule.