I think it’s important to learn about sustainability in every kind of education, regardless in which sector you will conduct a job in
Szymon Mazaraki
Second-year MISOC student
“In this ever-changing world where everything is money oriented and profit-oriented, companies don’t care about the long-term effect of their projects and endeavours. That will have catastrophic consequences for us common people all over the world. I think the key to success lies in being aware of the consequences of our impact and of how we can influence this. The small steps matter and the change must start from the bottom to influence the CEO’s and companies.
“That’s why I started to work at a foundation in my home country Poland two or three years ago. One of our goals is to teach youngsters small habits that have a positive impact on the environment and that they can incorporate in their everyday life. Like sorting out the bins at home and using a sustainable alternative for disposable cups.
“My bachelor Management of International Social Challenges (MISOC) is focused on creating new policy makers and a new generation of change. That is why I think it is important that we develop broad skills related to sustainability. Not only about what you can do yourself at home – those are the basics – but how can we fight for bringing sustainability to the municipalities and into the broader discussion at the top levels.
“I think it’s important to learn about sustainability in every kind of education, regardless in which sector you will conduct a job in. Whether it’s management, psychology, sociology, or other programmes as well. Just to be able to have this discussion is very important. When people are not told about how to incorporate sustainability in everyday life in university, it’s hard to start this debate or discussion later in life.”
Szymon and two fellow students were recently interviewed about sustainability in education at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Are you curious about the full article?