Tipperary Student receives prestigious award to study in the USA this summer

South East Technological University Student Aoife Tobin from Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary received a prestigious Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) Award for European Student Leaders at a ceremony award at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence last Thursday, 8th June, 2023. 

Aoife was the only Irish recipient of the prestigious award this year, and these Awards are administered by the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. 

This Summer, she will travel to Michigan State University to explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism.

She will partake in seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures with experts on Civic Engagement and gain insights into how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups.

Aoife Tobin is a BA (Hons) in Social Care Practice student at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford. Aoife will be attending Michigan State University in East Lansing as part of the Study of U.S Institutes (SUSI) which focuses on Civic Engagement.

Aoife volunteers in many youth groups in her local area run by organisations such as Foroige and Waterford South Tipperary Community Youth services (WSTCYS).

The SUSIs Awards are academic programs that bring outstanding student leaders from across the globe together at Michigan State University to gain a deeper understanding of the USA, enhance their leadership skills, and develop their knowledge of Civic Engagement.