What should I do over the summer?

[2_B_MD]

Hi I’m a high school senior that has just graduated and will be attending UCSD in the fall. What should I do over the summer that could help my future medical school applications? Here are some ideas I have:
-shadowing
-scribing
-maybe hospital volunteer

All I’m doing rn is lifeguarding, so looking for some other activities I could do over the summer that would help beef up my end school apps. Thanks.

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[CyrusHabs7695]

find a volunteer organization and stick with it throughout college

 

[premedthrowaway]

Look into getting an EMT or CNA certification at a local community college.

 

[Phile98]

Find a research lab! The earlier you start the more productive you can be. Also, make volunteering a habit. Start by spending 4-6 hrs weekly doing both clinical and non clinical volunteering. If you’re especially ambitious, you can prestudy. I recommend Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David Klein. It’ll help you get acquainted with college level coursework.
Good Luck!

 

[AllBleedingStops]

Begin volunteering, especially if you can continue during college. Try to find shadowing near your school.

 

[ChymeofPassion]

Have fun doing nothing.