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Meet Minerva! After moving from Southern California to Salt Lake City, Minerva decided to get involved with community engagement to find a way to make new connections. Within a CEL (community engaged learning) course, Minerva was able to take class lessons and apply them to real life scenarios. “The community engagement course has also allowed me to develop skills that I cannot solely learn through a book such as being able to approach strangers and engage in meaningful conversations,” Minerva said. In a City and Metropolitan Planning class, Minerva learned that despite the pandemic, people were eager to talk about parks and how important they are to them. Minerva was able to realize that with the pandemic, parks have become a sanctuary place for many during the pandemic - they are one of the few places where people still felt they could gather safely, entertain their children, exercise, and find peace. 
Minerva said, “Taking a certified Community Engagement Learning Course (CEL) would be beneficial to individuals who want to understand the challenges in their community, identify ways to get involved, and refine their professional and personal interests.” If you want to learn more about Minerva’s experience with CEL courses, check out her blog at the link in our bio!

As we all confront the pandemic, it’s important to realize we must work together to create viable solutions. Check out the Bennion Scholars application (which now has an extended deadline) to find new ways of combining your academic interests while finding solutions to real-world issues!

Actions speak louder than words! When you're a leader, your behavior and actions can speak so much more loudly than any speeches. To begin making a difference and getting involved in direct service, check out the opportunities listed on our website (bennioncenter.org)!

Kafka said that "paths are made by walking" and we take this statement to heart at the Bennion Center! If you start as a leader, more and more people will follow you, and eventually you'll be able to create long-lasting impacts on the community and world at large! Start your path to becoming a leader by getting involved with community service, and check out our website (bennioncenter.org) for COVID-19 safe opportunities that are available this semester!