Student Laurence Hamieh arrived in the Netherlands six years ago, completely on her own, to start a new life. “The world is becoming more and more divided. Because of that, my interest in sustainability started to grow stronger.”
Boycotting
As a big fan of fashion and make-up, Laurence no longer buys her clothes and make-up products from large brands. “For example, I boycott Zara and H&M. Instead, I prefer to buy my clothes from small, sustainable shops, where ideally I also know the owner.”
When she started working at the Green Office at Radboud University alongside her studies, Laurence found herself surrounded by colleagues with a strong passion for sustainability. “That also made me increasingly aware of my life choices and my habits in general,” she says.
As part of her work, Laurence was involved with the Future Makers model: a personality test that shows where you stand as a sustainable person. “When I started as a student employee at the Green Office, I had a different personality profile. But as I started living more sustainably and focusing more on that, my profile changed as well. One thing is certain: it gives my life more meaning.”
Curious about what Laurence would like to share with you to help make the world more sustainable? Watch the video below!