#12 Naomi Smolenaers

For a more accessible campus.

Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety.

Over the past few years, I have been a USC member for Green+, held various positions on the board of my study association DVN, and been an active member at VSA Nijmegen. Through these experiences, I have learned much about how the university works and how much work still needs to be done when it comes to making our university inclusive and accessible to all students.

I believe that all students should be able to enjoy their time as a student and participate fully in university life without unnecessary hindrances as a result of their background or disabilities. To achieve this, we need to make structural changes and we need to focus more on the needs of our student community. I would like to contribute to that change with Green+.

I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Linguistics and Communication Sciences. Outside of my studies, I enjoy reading (fantasy) books, being creative, and playing board games with friends.