ISS student Levis Maina Nderitu was selected as Student in the Spotlight during EUR's Opening of the Academic Year. In his speech, Levis shared his emotional story.
"One thing they never prepared me for was the reality of being different in an indifferent world. They never prepared me for the bullying, the name-calling and the rejection. I remember a few years ago, while interviewing for a trainee position at a large manufacturing company, one of of the managers said to me: with your high voice I don't think you will be able to work here. I was shocked at this prejudice."
Levis Maina Nderitu is the founder of the Sullivan Reed Society, whose main activities are aimed at promoting a world where the LGBT+ community is free from discrimination and persecution and also has equal opportunities in life, including access to work, study programmes and education.
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About Student in the Spotlight
By putting a student 'in the spotlight' during the Opening of the Academic Year, Erasmus University rewards inspiring initiatives: special things that students from Erasmus University do to achieve their ambitions and concrete activities with social value. Students are given 5 minutes on stage to present their project and inspire others.