Why have you chosen to run?
I have chosen to stand for election because I believe students should have more than a place in the classroom. They should also have a voice in shaping the education they are part of. One of the things I genuinely appreciate about SDU is that we, as students, are given the opportunity to participate in these discussions and influence the development of our education. I see this as a valuable opportunity, but also as a responsibility that I would like to take an active part in.
Decisions about our programmes affect our everyday experiences, our academic development and ultimately the opportunities we leave university with. I believe these decisions benefit from the perspectives of the students who experience the education firsthand, and I would like to contribute to making sure those perspectives are heard and considered.
As an international student myself, studying in a programme with a large international student population, my own experiences have naturally shaped my interest in student representation. Through my work as an International Student Mentor, my involvement in the student association and my experience with student representation, I have had the opportunity to engage with students from different backgrounds and gain insight into their experiences. It has made me particularly aware of how much we can learn from one another, but also how important it is that different perspectives are brought into the conversations that shape our education. I want to contribute to that dialogue and help make the most of the opportunity we have as students at SDU.
Is there a specific cause you want to fight for if you are elected?
I would like to work towards an education that genuinely reflects the needs, experiences and perspectives of the students who are part of it. Our programme brings together students with different educational, cultural and professional backgrounds. I see this diversity as a strength, and I believe it is important that it is reflected in the way we discuss and develop our education.
Coming from an international background, I am particularly interested in making sure that international students are included in these conversations. International students make up a significant part of our university community, and their experiences and perspectives deserve to be considered when decisions are made. At the same time, I want to represent the entire student population, including Danish students, because ultimately we share the same education and have a common interest in making it the best it can be.
I am also interested in the continued academic quality and relevance of our programmes. Are we asking the right questions? Are we preparing students for the professional realities they will encounter after graduation? Are there aspects of our education that could be reconsidered or improved? I believe these are important questions that deserve to be raised and discussed. I would like to contribute to an open dialogue where student feedback is not simply collected, but genuinely considered as part of the decisions that shape our education.
What can be expected from you as a student representative?
You can expect someone who is committed, approachable and willing to speak up, but who also understands the importance of listening. I do not see student representation as an opportunity to simply promote my own opinions. I see it as a responsibility to understand what matters to the students around me and make sure their perspectives are brought into the discussions.
I believe good representation requires curiosity, preparation and the willingness to ask questions, even when those questions challenge existing ways of doing things. It also means being open to perspectives different from your own and recognising that you do not always have all the answers, but that you have a responsibility to raise the questions that matter.
Through my involvement at SDU, I have learned how valuable it is when students take an active interest in their university and the education they are part of. I want to continue that involvement by being someone fellow students can approach, someone who takes their input seriously and someone who follows up. Ultimately, I want to make meaningful use of the opportunity SDU gives us as students to influence our education, and do my part to ensure that the voices of those I represent are heard.