Roles of Universities for Sustainable Development

    As a university student, I try my best to be active in achieving the SDGs by studying hard in education and joining co-curricular and extracurricular activities through clubs, societies, and more. I can say that so far, I pay attention to class and consequently get good grades. However, during the pandemic, It has been hard for me to focus due to internet problems, house chores, and family affairs. Even during Covid-19, I became an official member of the French, Japanese, and the Independent Performing Arts Clubs. I joined the Japanese Division of Language Club activities like Anime Drawing Class and Anime Drawing contest in regards to the Japanese Month event. I also have a position in the publication and promotion sector for the Independent Performing Arts Clubs. I made posters and videos for the events that they organize. The particular event Melakoni Selirat Atma involves female and male actors. The events that are organized would usually have collaborations with other clubs, societies, and organizations. The events  I join and help in organizing would always consider achieving some of the SDGs like SDG 3 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and so more. I hope that learning my best in education and joining these activities can help me develop good skills to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the university and soon to the outside world.

 
    I think that my university which is IIUM currently doing its best in achieving Sustainable Development Goals as they give importance to the 2030 agenda. The university also supports and encourages the student to join and organize activities that are aligned with the global goals. I'm also happy with one particular assignment that my university likes its students to do that is Reflective Journal. In my opinion, Reflective Journal gives an opportunity for the students to share their thoughts and ideas on particular subjects. It opens a platform for the students to think critically, generate new ideas and relate their lives with the courses that they are taking. I'm very enthusiastic that I have been given a chance to pour out my views on Sustainable Development for this particular assignment that I'm doing. This made me more aware that I need to be a person that gives more importance to Sustainable Development. I'm also blessed that IIUM includes Usrah as one of the required courses. This shows that spirituality is also important in creating a sustainable world and society. It is evident that my university is trying its best to create students that implement the Sustainable Development Goals by focusing on developing the students' knowledge, skills and attitude.