Student associations, a unique opportunity to thrive during your student life!
Getting involved in an association means making the most of the IÉSEG experience. Associations set the pace of campus life and offer students opportunities to develop their skills, bring projects to fruition, and build strong connections. It’s an enriching adventure that leaves a lasting impact on every student’s journey.
IÉSEG has a network of associations that allows students to experience the best years of their student life. This network is regulated by main associations (the Student Federation, IÉSEG Lille and Paris Student Associations) that manage and coordinate all the association departments within the ecosystem.
The association network at IÉSEG is rich: some associations gather students from Lille and Paris, forming a single inter-campus association, while other associations may be present on both campuses but as distinct teams.
55 student
associations
400+ events
every year
2 million
euros budget
1,240 active
members
Louis VALLIER
At IÉSEG, community involvement is much more than just a side activity—it is a unique experience that gives meaning to our journey. Getting involved means putting theory into practice, taking on challenges, launching impactful projects, and sharing memorable moments with other students. Beyond the skills you develop, student associations serve as a real springboard for both personal and professional growth. It’s an opportunity to take initiative, collaborate, and make an impact, while contributing to the School’s vibrant atmosphere. Joining an association means daring, learning, and building together. So, are you ready to experience it for yourself?
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JOINING AN ASSOCIATION
Discover the different options available to you if you wish to join one of the School’s associations. Throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities for students to get involved in student life at IÉSEG. Whether through recruitment drives or student association campaigns, everyone can find an association that suits them and their interests.
Recruitment at the beginning of the year
At the start of the academic year, a forum is organized for students to discover all the associations present on each campus. This is the perfect moment to ask questions, meet active members, and apply to join an association. A second recruitment wave is also organized in January, at the beginning of the second semester.
Association campaigns
Some IÉSEG associations are renewed not simply through recruitment, but through a system of association campaigns. Each year, six associations are involved: the BDE, BDS, BDA, REC/PIB, AEI, and the Student Federation. The BDE, BDS, BDA, and REC operate through ‘‘lists’’: teams of students who form in advance — often in the utmost secrecy — to develop an association project. These projects are then unveiled during the Association Campaigns, organized by the AEI. During three intense weeks in April, the ‘‘lists’’ compete to come up with creative events and activities to win over students, who then vote at the end of this period to elect the next one-year term.
The AEI and the Fédé are also renewed each year, but their campaigns are run differently, with their own schedules and voting systems. They are nonetheless just as important in campus life!
End-of-year recruitment
At the end of the year, the associations’ terms come to an end, freeing up many positions. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet to get involved, now is the perfect time to join a team, showcase your talents, and actively contribute to campus life.
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IÉSEG Associative Life
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