Table 1. What students learned: top areas for learning Ireland South Africa CedarRiverside Understanding of personal leadership style and abili<es Selfawareness Local community organiza<ons and their leaders Global civic engagement South African culture and history Understanding of personal leadership styles and abili<es Leadership theory understanding Becoming a global ci<zen Selfawareness Selfawareness Understanding of personal leadership styles and abili<es Leadership theory understanding Problemsolving approaches Role of community development Problemsolving approaches Table 2. Percep5ons of Community Role Ireland South Africa CedarRiverside Unifying force around common needs and goals A “safe haven” providing support, resources and encouragement Unifying force around common needs and goals Place for personal development Place for personal development Place for personal development A “safe haven” providing support, resources and encouragement Unifying force around common needs and goals A “safe haven” providing support, resources, and encouragement