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OUR PARTICIPANTS
We are committed to making international travel and global learning inclusive, accessible and affordable. We believe that engaging in critical thinking and human rights work should not be limited to an elite few, rather pursued by all who possess the passion and commitment to learn, grow and build community. We are challenging stereotypes and diversifying the industry by providing university-level academic content, international experience and professional development to people from all backgrounds. We believe that everyone has something to learn and something to contribute to the world. Whether you are a babysitter or a retired teacher, an auto mechanic or majoring in mechanical engineering, a parent or a part-time student, our program is for you!*
JOIN SSSA TODAY!
SSSA is open to high school groups, youth groups, affinity groups, professionals, practitioners, and university students internationally!
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Whether you live in Central or South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, or Australia, you can join SSSA for any of our programs!

23% of our participants
are over the age of 30
By Age
23%
age 30-59
77%
age 18-29
50
40
30
20
10
0
By Funding Status
53% of our participants
receive financial assistance
Received outside funding & scholarships
No outside funding
or scholarships
53%
47%
By Ethnicity & Race
Black/African/Caribbean
30%
White/European
40%
Asian
Jewish
10%
5%
According to self-reported admitted student profiles
More than one race/Biracial
Latinx
5%
10%
By Major & Area of Study
Africana Studies
Astrophysics
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Biological Sciences
Business Management
Communications
Computer Science
Economics
Education
East Asian Studies
Journalism & Media
Linguistics
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Politics
Pre-Med
Psychology
Public Health
Statistics
Speech Pathology
of our participants rate us 5 out of 5 stars for overall satisfaction with our summer program!
96%
By Satisfaction Rating
*For the 6-week Signature SSSA program, applicants must be over the age of 18 and are subjected to a safety screening which includes a federal background check.
Data collected from 2017 - 2021 SSSA Exit Survey, funding assistance requests, completed applications and admitted
student profiles which include self-reporting for social identity categories.
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