text: Creativity is something that is difficult to express for students. There are very little opportunities to express who you really are in school. Every small chance that a student gets to show their personality is an opportunity. This is another reason why summer projects should be student-designed. Furthermore, if a summer project was student-designed, then that student will have a ton of opportunities to create something that represents them. For example, an artsy student might pick a project that involves drawing or painting. An athletic student might pick a project that involves a challenge. Finally, a studious student might do a project that has a lot of work. The possibilities are endless. Having each and every student express who they are can inspire many in and out of school. This is only the second reason why summer projects should be student-designed.