#ThatsWhy

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Adriana_BostonGraduation_SQ

" Even though it was a rainy, stormy day, these smiles really lit up the night ✨"

— Adriana, Boston Staff

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"Summer Search allows me to feel so connected with my community all while being a part of something much bigger than myself."

— Fatoumata, NYC Summer Searcher

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"Because [Summer Search] provided me with opportunities I wouldn't have known about otherwise."

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

Allie_SEStaff_ThatsWHY_VRT

"Because this program will show you how powerful you truly are."

— Allie, Former Seattle Staff

Kenyon_BAStaff_ThatsWhy_VRT

"Why summer search? Because here you can make friends that'll be with you for life."

— Kenyon, Bay Area Staff

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"You'll get to meet new people, have new experiences, and get to know yourself better."

— Megan, National Staff

Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

"You should join Summer Search because you'll have a fun time and make good connections. "

— Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

Ngoc_The Bay Summer Searcher_#ThatsWhy

"Because you can go abroad for free. Get an amazing advisor who's always there to help you, and many more benefits."

— Ngoc, Bay Area Summer Searcher

Alex_BostonAlum_ThatsWHY

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

— Alex Jesus, Boston Alum & National Staff

Harmony _Seattle _SummerSearcher

"Summer Search opens a doorway to new opportunities and possibilities."

— Harmony, Seattle Summer Searcher

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"Because I've seen my students grow so much in a year and a half socially, emotionally, mentally, and just get to be in a special community with each other."

— Joshua, NYC Staff

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Jessica_PHI_ThatsWHY

"In the future I still, I always wanna be a part of summer search, whether it's me being a board member or stopping in the office when I do have the chance."

— Jessica, Philly Alumna

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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