Mert Orhan Astam

If you want to keep human connection in an increasingly digital world, vote for me!

What is your country of origin?

Turkey.

What do your close friends usually call you?

Mainly Mert.

 

But I had a unique nickname in my Rugby club in Sassenheim during high school: I was called “Smiley”!

Describe yourself in three words?

Entrepreneurial, Energetic, Inventive.

Why do you want to apply?

I really enjoying making new friends, and helping my friends also make new friends! This is often called “networking” in the business world, but the reality is that we’re all just making new friends and helping each reach new heights in career and life; I would be thrilled to facilitate this and see the community thrive!

What is the one thing you want to achieve as student president?

I will make sure that students feel like they’re a part of a fulfilling community which helps them with their careers and enriches their personal lives.

What would you like to change/address/achieve/improve being a student president?

One thing I would like to improve as a student president is make the interactions students have with each other more frequent; I believe it is important to keep in touch with new friends!

Can you please share with us why people should vote for you?

If you want to keep human connection in an increasingly digital world, vote for me!

Corporate or start-up?

Start-up!

Bookworm of street smart?

Street Smart (even though I’m more of a bookworm myself…).

Thirsty Thursday or brunch in the sun?

Brunch in the Sun!

Dancing or talking?

Talking!

Mert Orhan Astam