What is the best use of my time right now?

Hi all,

I just completed my first year at a target school and decided that finance is the path for me. I have applied to a bunch of positions for next summer, but am frankly stuck on what the best use of my time is right now as a rising sophomore. I have an internship with a start-up company and am taking community college classes to get ahead on my credits. What can I do for the remained of the summer to best set myself up for success in finance next school year and beyond?

Thank you for the inputs.

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