intrinsic -- Isabella

in·trin·sic (n-trnzk, -sk) adj. 1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent. 2. Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles. [Middle English intrinsique, inner, from Old French intrinseque, from Late Latin intrnsecus, inward, from Latin, inwardly; see en in Indo-European roots.] in·trinsi·cal·ly adv.

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I hope Isabella does something that is intrinsically interesting to her this summer rather than focusing on doing something to impress college admissions officers.