Noah Schnapp Is Working as a Lifeguard Between 'Stranger Things' Seasons

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Noah Schnapp is taking no time off. Despite having a hectic schedule while he's filming, the 17-year-old actor is using his time in between seasons to work as a lifeguard — and he's got a few good reasons why.«It’s kind of a ‘just for fun thing,’” he tells  in an interview published earlier this week. “I’ve kind of grown up with a normal life and normal friends and stuff outside of, so it’s kind of kept me grounded.»Schnapp's summer gig at the pool isn't the only refreshingly normal thing he's doing while balancing being an actor on one of the biggest shows on Netflix.

The teen is gearing up to attend The University of Pennsylvania where he'll live in a dorm with a roommate and experience all that college has to offer.«I was thinking of going for acting,” Schnapp tells , adding that he's since decided to attend the private Ivy League’s business school. “Acting was just kind of repetitive, and I wanted to try something new.»«Millie [Bobby Brown] is doing the same thing with her schooling—she’s kind of learning about other things,» Schnapp adds of his co-star. «I thought it would make more sense to do something different.

And business was a pretty clear next thing for me.»As for what kind of business ventures he'll focus on, Schnapp says it's all about sustainability. “It’s always been a passion of mine—health, and the planet, and being environmentally conscious," he explains. «It’s always been something I’ve cared about.»Schnapp — who has starred as Will Byers on the science fiction drama series since 2016 — says the experience is like no other. “It’s just crazy,” he says, “because I get to watch not only this character, but myself grow up onscreen.