Andrea Cornejo
Perú

"Now I am able to propose many more ideas and effectively weigh the pros and cons of each circular strategy."

Andrea Cornejo is an Environmental Engineer. She participated in the online course Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy. Read about her experience.

What was your motivation for enrolling in this course/program?
My main motivation was to continue specializing in the world of circularity in packaging since I feel that it's a sector that is very relevant today. My job in some way also encourages me to continue learning since I work in an area where knowledge about the circular economy and packaging is the fundamental pillar.

How did/will this course impact your career or life?
It will have a great impact because I am currently participating in projects involving the circular economy of plastic packaging, especially flexibles. Now I am able to propose many more ideas and effectively weigh the pros and cons of each circular strategy. Furthermore, for my undergraduate thesis at the university I'm addressing the topic of biodegradable plastic bags, therefore it helps me understand the challenges of these packaging in particular, and to perform a better analysis.

How was your experience of learning online?
It was enriching. I've always appreciated the benefits and conveniences that online education offers. One of its advantages is that it indirectly encourages students to engage with a variety of tools, and the content is highly visual, which facilitates learning. I really liked seeing the progress bar, I’d tell myself "Andrea, you have to reach 100% no matter what!"

What advice would you give someone who is thinking of taking a similar course?
Don't give up easily, it's a matter of having good time management and dedicating a few hours a week to progress through the modules. The assignments and quizzes simply allow you to put into practice what has been taught in each module. The course content is very well structured so it will not be difficult to stay on track.