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Oona Salonen

Oona Salonen

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  • About me

    MSc Sustainable Development at KU Leuven

  • Education

    • Leiden University

      2021 - 2022
      Minor Sustainable Development

      Doing a minor is a mandatory part of the bachelor degree in International Studies. Within this specific minor, I gained further knowledge in the field of sustainability through the following courses:- Big Issues, New Answers: this course was divided into four modules, namely Introduction to Sustainability, Biodiversity, System Earth and Climate Change, and Economy and Technology- Resilient Cities- Area Study Sustainability Netherlands

    • Leiden University

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International Studies

      Activities and Societies: LUX Voices Student Choir, Student Mentor, member of BASIS International Studies offers a unique mix of multidisciplinary perspectives - history, culture, economics, politics – of a particular world region, and the language, academic, and practical skills to solve complex issues arising from globalization.My specialization is in the region of Europe. The region specialization allows for taking part in courses such as economics, politics, history, culture, and language of that certain region. From the region of Europe, I chose Dutch as my… Show more International Studies offers a unique mix of multidisciplinary perspectives - history, culture, economics, politics – of a particular world region, and the language, academic, and practical skills to solve complex issues arising from globalization.My specialization is in the region of Europe. The region specialization allows for taking part in courses such as economics, politics, history, culture, and language of that certain region. From the region of Europe, I chose Dutch as my language.Final thesis: "The grassroots movement is always greener on the neighbor's side: A comprehensive study into the reflection of Fridays for Future in the Finnish news media in the first half of 2019 as examined through agenda setting effect theory." Show less

    • KU Leuven

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MSc Sustainable Development

      Activities and Societies: Green Office for KU Leuven, Student Ambassador Within the master, I specialize in the Space and Society track.

  • Experience

    • Leiden University

      Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

      As a part of the course in Practising International Studies, students are given an opportunity to work on a consultancy project for a real client. I was selected to work in a team conducting research for the Ministry of Economics and Climate. Tasks include researching, data gathering, and writing about climate change governance in the Netherlands to provide the partner organization with valuable practical recommendations based on solid scientific research. As a student mentor I helped welcome and guide new first year BA International Studies students through their first year in university and met with them regularly to check on them and their progress. As a part of the minor in Sustainable Development, students are given an opportunity to work on a consultancy project for a real client. I was part of a multidisciplinary team conducting research for the IVN on (the perceptions of) nature accessibility in The Hague and Delft.

      • Student Consultant for the Ministry of Economics and Climate

        Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

      • Student Mentor

        Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Student Consultant for the IVN (Institute for Nature Conservation Education)

        Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

    • KU Leuven

      Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
      Intern

      Intern for the ’Sustainability in the agri-food chain’ PhD group at the Bioscience Engineering faculty.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Matriculation examination

      Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta
      Dec 2017

    • Propedeuse for BA International Studies

      Leiden University
      Jan 2021

    • Food Hygiene Card

      Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira / Elintarviketurvallisuusvirasto Evira
      Jul 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media Strategist

      Issued by WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds) on Mar 2021
      WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)Associated with Oona Salonen

    • Mentor

      Issued by Stichting Unity In Diversity (UID) on Apr 2021
      Stichting Unity In Diversity (UID)Associated with Oona Salonen

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Green Office for KU Leuven on Oct 2022
      Green Office for KU LeuvenAssociated with Oona Salonen

    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by KU Leuven on Feb 2023
      KU LeuvenAssociated with Oona Salonen

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Leiden University on Aug 2021
      Leiden UniversityAssociated with Oona Salonen