# @umstudentlife on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVvtjpLjGWf
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59366096-umstudentlife-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-11T13:16:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** U-M Student Life (@umstudentlife) — https://gondola.cc/umstudentlife

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"To me, civic learning at the University of Michigan means taking meaningful action and being actively engaged in my community. Over my four years at the U-M, I have been a leader in UMTurnOut, the GinsbergCenter, and UmichVotes, all of which have truly shaped my civil learning experience.

As a Voter Participation Specialist trained by A2CityClerk, I supported same-day voter registration for my peers on Election Day in 2024 to reduce long lines. I also organized programs to celebrate civic holidays like National Voter Registration Day and Vote Early Day by tabling for hours, handing out donuts, and assisting fellow students with voter registration.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to speak at conferences such as the Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) and the BigTen Voting Summit to share U-M’s innovative civic initiatives with students from across the country.

I am deeply grateful for the skills I have gained at U-M, which have made me not only an educated voter, but also an enthusiastic advocate for civic learning and  engagement. 

To me, civic learning is about using your knowledge to empower others and strengthen your community. These skills and experiences will continue to guide me throughout my lifetime."

— Hillary Poudeu Tchokothe, UmichLSA Honors, B.A Political Science & History '26 #CivicLearningWeek

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