text: To begin, individuality allows a student to be more creative. Teacher guidelines require students to complete the assignment, but in their way. Which is not only much more difficult and time consuming, but is not enjoyable in any way. Schools are a place that are supposed to promote creativity, with teachers being the most vocal about those practices. But when there are so many guidelines, and a student cannot do a project their way, what is really being promoted? When a student is given even a small bit of control, the student is much more intuitive. This is not only displayed by the demeanor of a student, but the grade as well. Students perform much better when they are feeling well. With individuality, the motivation of a student is greatly improved. With the many activities that go on during the summer, such as jobs, hanging out with friends, etc. Many students lack the motivation to complete schoolwork, especially with deadlines and more work being assigned with time, students lack the will to even want to do work. Creative control can greatly change that, and provide students with a greater motivation to complete their assignments. It's simple, if a student can choose their own assignment, make their own deadline, and have full creative control over the work they put in, students will be much more likely to enjoy and complete their assignment. At the end of the day, a summer assignment is what it is, and no one wants to do it, but if one can enjoy it even in the slightest, there is a greater chance it will be completed with a positive outcome.