A key component of global citizenship is informed engagement. One must seek to understand global issues before acting. Beyond the FVS classroom, such understanding can be acquired through connecting with the inspiring, informed, and experienced individuals already working to promote change, tolerance, justice, and sustainability. I attended around 10 community events over the course of three years at FVS Each one had a different theme and incorporated different global concepts into the lecture. I learned how my city plays into global dynamics seen across the world. I have learned about the historical context of many situations, some that I had never heard of before and from each event, I broadned my understanding of how to make an impact from an individual level and what is happening globally.