#ThatsWhy

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" Summer Search is an awesome combination of a place to hang out after school, a place to connect with friends, a place to meet new friends, a place to help get support going into your post-secondary pathway, choosing a college, choosing a trade school, et cetera, and summer experiences."

— Peter, Former NYC Staff

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Elizabeth_Braxton_Rakuten_Partner_VRT

"Rakuten is immensely proud to support Summer Search's commitment to empowering students with skills and support to move past systemic obstacles and fulfill their potential. Working with their team has been a profoundly enriching experience. It’s humbling to be a collaborator with Summer Search on their heartfelt mission to equip students with skills and knowledge that will transform their lives and build secure futures."

— Elizabeth, University Recruiting Program Lead, Rakuten International

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"Summer Search has given me the courage to do anything that I put my mind up to it"

— Jana, NYC Summer Searcher

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"Because we're looking for students like you that want to grow, that want to challenge themselves, that wanna get it put in a new environment and learn. That's WHY!"

— Chano, Bay Area Alum

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Hermese_BOS_ThatsWHY

"This team believe our students deserve the best and the highest quality program, and I witness them deliver that every single day. So for that, I am grateful."

— Hermese, Boston Alumna & Staff

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"Because this is a community that will meet you where you are at, and celebrate who you are."

— Therese, Seattle Staff

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"Because Summer Search won't only help you search for your purpose, but will help you achieve your dreams and your goals."

— Diana, NYC Summer Searcher

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Fernando_BO_THATSWHY

"Summer Search saw the potential in me"

— Fernando, Boston Alum

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"Why summer search? Not only do we have great mentors, great trips, it's all free!"

— Alex Jesus, Boston Alum & National Staff

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"Because the more connections you got, the more money you'll make, the more friends you'll make."

— Jaylin, Seattle Staff

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"Why summer search? Because it opens a network of opportunities that I would've never had."

— Jordan, NYC Alum

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"if you're looking for a community that truly got your back and wants you to be you as you are, come on over to Summer Search."

— Michael, Seattle Staff

We are ALWAYS looking to feature new perspectives on “Why Summer Search?” for #ThatsWhy; imagine this page five years from now…

Summer Searchers, staff, partners, donors, family, anyone who cares can share their voice via an HD photo and a written answer AND/OR a video to thatswhy@summersearch.org.

You can film selfie or selfless and the video must be under 60 seconds.

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