Andrew S asked:
I just graduated high school this past year and was scheduled to go to Peru for 9 months before attending college but my departure date was pushed back until Jan. from Oct. I need something to occupy me in this time. I don’t have alot of money but if I stay in my home town for that long I will go crazy. Any ideas? What would you do if you had this free time? I want to do something unique and hopefully helpful or educational.
go to Europe and let it all out get drunk get laid and have a good time don’t worry about doing anything educational you will have plenty of time for that in class !
Volunteer, work, or get an internship.
travel could be fun, but that might require some money.
I would recommend an internship in a field you are interested in. They look nice on CVs and such. If you don’t want to stay at home for the length of time you’ll be doing it, you can apply to (maybe paid) internships somewhere else and stay there for awhile.
Get an internship in a field that you are interested in persuing. You can take a community education class from a community college or university in your area. They are non-credit courses, relatively cheap, and can help you develop a hobby. Try to keep yourself educationally stimulated during your down time.