text: Projects that are student-designed encourages students to be independent. Generic_Name enjoyed his project since it gave him a taste of independence. Getting a sense of independence is good for teens since they are about to become young adults. Along with that, during summer break students can exercise that sense of independence by going out on their own. Generic_Name as so experienced with being independent that he had no problem when he moved out. Practicing independence can help with the future hardships students may face. An example of this is managing college and work. Student-designed projects can help in so many ways.