A Taste of Summer in CIVCM Part 2

CIVCM minor Sophia Heslep, an Education Policy major also in her fourth year, also traveled to Ireland for a Maymester studying “The Culture of Deliberative Democracy in Ireland” through CAS 299H, a new annual opportunity offered the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, and financially supported by the CIVCM minor. During the trip, Sophia and her peers studied the cultural and political context of the Irish Citizens’ Assembly from Irish scholars, citizens, and the former prime minister of Ireland. Sophia continued to develop and explore her interests upon returning to the U.S., interning with The Housing Partnership of Chester County, a non-profit that assists low to moderate-income residents in securing and maintaining affordable housing. Sophia took on responsibilities for a variety of projects for the organization, enhancing her understanding of the inner workings and challenges of a non-profit entity.

The Intercollege Minor in Civic and Community Engagement is an enthusiastic supporter of the work of our minors.