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    Summer Experiences

    Our unique summer programs have compelling curricula centered on civic responsibility, media literacy, and women’s leadership. Meet today’s leaders and interact with an engaged cohort of your peers.

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    • Learn about key issues
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    • Meet peers from all over the country
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    School-Year Experiences

    Students gain valuable citizenship skills and experience by organizing events, participating in and moderating thought talks and debates, activism initiatives, and running their own “governments” at the chapter, region, state, and national levels. Students set the tone

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    • Students set the tone
    • Make lifelong friends
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    Our virtual and in-person experiences range from student-organized conferences and conventions to keynote speeches given by influential local and national leaders in politics, government, education, and business.

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    • Hone speech and debate skills
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    New opportunities for students to connect across the JSA Nation and discover ideas for collaborating, volunteering, and activism.

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    • Share your JSA experience
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    • Find resources and opportunities for activism
NOR Peggy L

I love JSA for its community. I’ve made some of my closest friends to this day from all over the US and I love how connected we all are.

Peggy L.
2021-22 Northeast Governor

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