Could you briefly introduce yourself?
Hi, my name’s Arthur and I’m currently a second-year student at SupBiotech Paris. I’ve spent my entire secondary education in Qatar, in a multicultural environment. It allowed me to develop a sort of open mind and awareness of international exchanges from a very young age. During my studies at SupBiotech, I serve as an International Referent within the Buddy System, where my role is to support the integration of exchange and international students, ensuring that they feel welcomed and comfortable in a new country.
Can you share one concrete way UNIgreen is making a positive impact?
I really like the idea of meeting students from different parts of the world and different backgrounds. It allows to share ways of understanding and seeing the world. It’s this sense of openness that made me want to get involved. At the same time, the sustainability and education aspect seem just as important to me as it encourages us to think about the impact we have as students and more importantly, future engineers.
What is one lesson you’ve learned from working with such a diverse and international team?
For me, the most concrete benefit of UNIgreen is student mobility. Thanks to this program, students really have the opportunity to study abroad, meet people from different cultures, and discover other ways of learning. I see how much this can open doors for students who might otherwise never have had the opportunity to travel or have such an experience. But it’s not just about studying, it’s also about gaining confidence, becoming more independent, and making real international connections. What I find motivating is the idea of being part of a project that extends beyond one’s own campus, as UNIgreen is interconnected.
I’m still quite new to UNIgreen, but I can already see the benefits of working with students from very diverse backgrounds. Having grown up in a multicultural environment, I’m already used to diversity, but here it translates differently. Everyone brings their own way of thinking and shares their experiences as part of joint projects, which makes the exchanges particularly interesting.
If UNIgreen were Plants, how would you describe them?
If UNIgreen were a plant, I believe it would be a dynamic ecosystem rather than a single species. It would sort of be like a diverse garden where each plant has its role: some provide shade, others produce fruit, and others enrich the soil. Together, they grow thanks to mutual support and shared resources, symbolizing sustainability, and balance.
