This assignment was to write an essay synthesizing what it means to be an active citizen. I included quotes and ideas from Block, The Social Change Model, Active Citizens Continuum, Pipher, and Kouzes. I also used outside sources to elaborate more on what it means to be an active citizen. The second part of the essay I analyzed Kouses’ question “How can we co-create new social realities?” I did this by discussing my development as an active citizen. I talked about how Virginia Tech has many opportunities for students to be active citizens and I analyzed Virginia Tech’s motto Ut Prosim.