text: Student-designed projects would be an ideal choice for schools to to implement because they would allow students to feel more relaxed over the summer and enjoy their break. While most definitely a debatable topic, one is inclined to believe that students work extremely hard all year, and summertime is one of the few non-stressful moments they receive. If students could design their own projects it would lessen the pressure and anxiety of completing a task that they know could impact their future. If teachers were to give their students a rough set of requirements and allow them to creatively come up with a project, not only would they be much more enthusiastic about said project, but also much more likely to put in quality time to ensure their best work is put forth. Teenagers have some of the highest anxiety and depression rates of all age groups, and summertime is the one time of year where they are not pressured by constant school-work assigned by teachers. It is unfair and downright cruel to take this away from them.