Bilal Mir, Finance:

"No matter what field you decide to major in, Sustainability will have a place in it. There is always room to reduce our waste, save energy, and change our habits. Through my involvement with the AUS Community Service Farm I could better understand my role in protecting the environment and our responsibility for life on earth. My goal as an EcoRep is to make our students and faculty understand that AUS can be a leader in promoting a sustainable culture in the UAE and beyond. It starts with all of us and simple acts can go a long way!"

Ishrag Abdalla, Environmental Sciences:

"Like many others, I have acquired a strong passion for addressing our global environmental issues and promoting sustainable development for current and future generations. As an EcoRep, I seek to unite students who share an interest in sustainability and bring my ideas to life on campus. Choosing to study environmental sciences at AUS is only the beginning. I am ready to act upon the knowledge I will gain and translate it into action."

Khawla Alnuaimi, Electrical Engineering:

"People usually believe that changing your behavior won’t make a difference. This can be frustrating at times, but it also motivates me to help people understand how their actions impact the environment. As part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders program I could gain greater knowledge about how to promote sustainable living in the UAE. My goal as an EcoRep is to spread awareness on the importance of sustainable living to the entire campus community."

Muaaz Adra, Industrial Engineering:
 

“My aim as a student at AUS has always been to raise awareness about sustainability and sustainable behavior. I hope my efforts as an EcoRep can contribute to making sustainability a priority among students and faculty on campus. As an engineering student, I understand the importance of sustainability for my career path as nowadays any business and organization is focused on having a more sustainable footprint."

Samya Ainaouy, Environmental Sciences

“Hi, I’m Samya, a senior at AUS majoring in environmental sciences. I have always been passionate about the environment as its well-being relates to our own well-being. It’s fascinating how everything around us is interconnected and how a slight change can cause a significant impact. This made me want to learn more about the environment and become involved in anything that has the potential to make an impactful change. As a student at a university as big as AUS, a lot can be done to make it more sustainable. Being an EcoRep allows me to work on projects and spread awareness about the importance of having a sustainable lifestyle and encourage our community to contribute to the well-being of our planet.”

Jawaher Al Humaidan, Mass Communication

“Hi, I’m Jawaher. My role here at the EcoRep program is to handle the social media platforms for the Sustainability office. My aim as an EcoRep and a student at AUS is for sustainability to become a priority among the students and the faculty on our campus. As a communications student, I have learned the importance of sustainability in all aspects, but more importantly the need to effectively communicate this message to others.” 

Abdul Rahman, Finance

“Hi, I’m Abdul Rahman. It's my second semester at AUS Sustainability. I applied to be an EcoRep as I wanted to be at the face of incorporating sustainable initiatives on campus. Over the past semester, I have had the opportunity to work with my peers in launching initiatives with the main goal of promoting sustainability at AUS. The concept of sustainability is more relevant than ever today, especially in a world where our impact on the environment is increasing at a supernormal pace.”

Ahmad Azmeer, Mechanical Engineering
 

“Hi, I’m Ahmad. To me, sustainability is one of the most important aspects of life. What inspires me the most is how broad its applications can be and how it promotes the use of natural resources rather than reliance on artificial ones. As a sophomore studying engineering, I try to apply this concept of sustainability in different fields, whether it be during my cricket practices or even within my courses. Being an EcoRep has given me the chance to not only be more involved in spreading sustainability all around campus, but also to learn and be more creative. I look forward to working with the students and faculty to make AUS a more sustainable campus, one step at a time.”