Why Is Civic Engagement Important To Me

To me, civic engagement means making a positive difference in the community. It is recognizing that you are part of a bigger community and that you have a responsibility to better the lives of all those around you. You are responsible for everyone in your community. It means helping a neighbor out when their house burns down. It means volunteering your time to help out local organizations. It means casting a ballot in every election. Civic engagement is important to me because I think it is our duty to be active and engaged members of our community. We need to understand the problems in our community and work to better it.

One community I felt I belonged to in high school was the Junior State of America (JSA), a national student-run organization