At sweet sixteen, I embarked on the adventure of a lifetime; living in Turkey for more than a month. It was the biggest journey of my life so far. During these five weeks, I truly learned more about myself than I had in past trips. This wasn’t an ordinary trip, it was a chance for me to become an independent person and get a glimpse of what life without “mom and dad” would be like. This was my first...

Take programs or do something during the summer, don't just sit around all summer long. Preferably, do something that you are truly passionate...