Plans for the Summer Already? January might seem pretty early to start planning for your vacation, but if you wait too long the best opportunities will be gone. Now that you're a sophomore, you might have a better idea than last year of what you really want to do. You might have joined a club that gave you some new experience -- maybe you're working on the school paper, or you've joined DECA. Things like this can point you toward internships. Ask your adviser! He or she might know of some local opportunities, or employers looking for interns. You can also look for potential internships on the Internet. Of course, you don't have to do an internship over the summer. You can get a job, go to a summer program or camp, or take classes at your school or another local school. Classes or work in your field of interest can be just as noteworthy as an internship. Just keep in mind that the more solid experience you have, the better chances you will have to impress admissions officers or future employers. Don't forget about having some fun! Many programs do not last the whole summer, and if you're an intern you're likely to have weekends off. It is vacation, after all!