To celebrate Civic Engagement Month, we are highlighting our many inspiring alumni from our Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders program. Through partnerships with U.S. universities and a series of interactive classroom activities, community-based projects, and site visits to U.S. cities of all sizes, SUSI students experience an in-depth investigation into program themes and enhance their understanding of American values. Lilebo Faith Thipe of Botswana participated in the 2022 SUSI for Global Student Leaders on Civic Engagement with Meridian’s partner, Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) at the University of Washington, Seattle.   How would you define “Civic Engagement”? Civic engagement refers to the active participation of individuals in their communities and society as a whole. It involves being informed about and involved in the social, political, and economic issues that affect one’s community and taking action to contribute to the common good.   This month’s theme is civic engagement. How has participating in SUSI transformed the way you view civic engagement in your community and around the world? Through SUSI, I realized that civic engagement is not limited to geographical boundaries; it is a shared responsibility that transcends borders. I am now motivated to forge connections … Continue reading Transcending Borders Through Civic Engagement