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Student Scout and Guide Organisation
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<p>The Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) is an association that provides support to individuals who are students at colleges and universities in the United Kingdom. It caters to <a href="/facts/Scouting/BwE4ELxX">Scouts</a>, <a href="/facts/Guide/0b22HLLR">Guides</a>, and those who have not been affiliated with a Scout or Guide Association. SSAGO is particularly focused on individuals interested in the aims, objectives, and methods of both The <a href="/facts/The_Scout_Association/rjw0FYoq">Scout Association</a> and <a href="/facts/Girlguiding/qRrIdsXu">Girlguiding</a>, UK. </p><p>Numerous universities host Scout and Guide Clubs affiliated with their respective <a href="/facts/Students%2527_union/5QTfVksK">Student Unions</a>. Although, union affiliation is optional for a club to be part of SSAGO, many choose to do so. In cases where a university or college lacks a dedicated club, students have the option to become Individual or "Indie" members of SSAGO. </p><p>The activities of these clubs typically include organising weekend and evening events throughout the term, as well as longer events during university holidays. SSAGO sponsors a termly Rally, open to all Club and Indie members, organised by a different club each term. Additionally, an annual formal event known as a Ball is hosted. </p><p>The <a href="/facts/University_of_Oxford/ExVVQL6V">Oxford University</a> <a href="/facts/Oxford_University_Scout_and_Guide_Group/pRvQFvtR">Scout and Guide Group</a> stands as the oldest known example of a Scout and Guide Club in the United Kingdom. Upon completing their university education, many SSAGO members opt to join the <a href="/facts/Scout_and_Guide_Graduate_Association/3tPHt4Vz">Scout and Guide Graduate Association</a> (SAGGA). </p>