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# Choose a Setting

The setting of a PSE Site Activity describes the type of environment where the change is taking place. This may differ from the physical location of the site or organization.

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**TIP:** Select the most specific PSE setting rather than defaulting to a generic location category.
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## Examples

* **After-school programs** — Select "Before and after-school programs" as the setting, even if the program is held at a school or faith-based center.
* **Mobile food initiatives** — A fresh produce bus at a food assistance site should be categorized as "Mobile vending/food trucks."
* **Multiple activities** — If conducting additional work at a school that also houses an after-school program, create separate reports for each type of PSE work.

## Special Setting Types

Four setting types require special consideration and should only be selected when operating independently:

* Gardens
* Bicycle and walking paths
* Youth organizations
* Libraries

If these settings exist within a larger site (such as a garden at a school), report them using the setting of the larger site where they are physically located.

## Using "Other"

Before selecting "Other," review all available setting options. Examples that may fit the "Other" category include cafeterias and city-wide policies.