According to me, travel is not just movement across borders, it is an exchange of responsibility. As I prepare to study next year at University of Strasbourg, I view sustainability not as a side thought, but as part of the key framework that should guide global education and development. Strasbourg itself, a city shaped by European cooperation and human rights, feels like the ideal place to reflect on how individual choices connect to collective impact.
To make my international placement as sustainable as possible, I intend to prioritise low-emission travel wherever possible, including train travel from the UK, and within Europe rather than short-haul flights. I also plan to live with conscious consumption in mind: using public transport and cycling, reducing food waste, and as best I can supporting local businesses instead of relying on fast consumption habits often associated with student life abroad. I am very lucky going to a place like Strasbourg that is such a green and lively city.
These actions align closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 13 (Climate Action). As a future law student, I believe sustainability also extends beyond personal habits into advocacy and awareness. I hope to engage with environmental law discussions and learn how legal systems can hold institutions accountable for protecting both people and the planet.
Studying abroad is a privilege and I want my experience to reflect not only academic ambition, but also respect for the communities and environment that make such opportunities possible.
