http://ask.metafilter.com/93224/How-to-not-squander-a-summer/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post How to not squander a summer? Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:47:23 -0800 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:47:23 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/93224/How-to-not-squander-a-summer I just found out that the contract that I am working on will be ending at then end of the month. I'm elated. I've been in a rut for a while, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to shake things up. What now? <br /><br /> I have no desire to find another job right away. I'm going to take the summer off. What should I do this summer? Life changing activities or just memorable fun. Bonus points for something that could generarate ideas for a new career to pursue eventually. I've looked into a few internships/programs but most are geared towards students (which I'm not).<br> <br> The biggest limitation is that I have a puppy at home, and while I can find someone to watch him for a few days at a time, I can't just dump her on someone and jet off overseas for a few months (which is what I'd do otherwise). <br> <br> I'm in the central U.S. post:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.93224 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:34:54 -0800 mumbleitaliano summer activities volunteering fun http://ask.metafilter.com/93224/How-to-not-squander-a-summer#1364301 You could try <a href="http://www.wwoof.org/">WWOOF</a>ing at the country of your choice. Many farms already have horses, chickens, pigs, so another puppy wouldn't be a big deal. But then I have no idea how international travel with a pet works, if it works. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.93224-1364301 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:47:23 -0800 theiconoclast31