Anaïs André and Théophile Papadopoulos are members of the student council. They manage the common areas shared by more than 300 students living in the Arts et Métiers campus residence Arts et Métiers Metz, including access, logistics, events, etc. Their dedication enables students to live together harmoniously in functional common areas.
Numerous spaces
The student residence on the Metz campus has a bunch of chill-out and activity areas: the common room, the arts room (sewing, painting), the photo room (developing, green screen, cameras, printers), the copy room, the Fablab, the screen printing workshop, the movie/video game room, the library (books, board games), the DIY room, the kitchen, the music room, etc.
These spaces have been designed over the years by generations of students who have lived in the residence. And they evolve each year according to the residents' wishes.
Managing spaces for harmonious coexistence
" When a student wants to create a space for a new activity, it's up to me to find the space," explains Anaïs André, a second-year student in the Grande École Program and head of logistics management for the residence. Once the room has been set up, one or more activity leaders are elected. I set up their access, and they must always be present when another student wants to use the room."
This function requires a good knowledge of the available spaces and how they are used. It is also key to harmonious community life: everyone has a place to organize their activities and share them with others!
Ensuring a good living environment for all
Anaïs's role also requires good interpersonal skills. She acts as a mediator between the residence manager and its occupants. Whether it's responding to noise complaints or organizing a visit, she has to rally the other students.
For maintenance, she manages a group of about ten students each week who clean the common areas. This ensures that everyone lives in a healthy and pleasant environment.
Coordinate events
Anaïs is in regular contact with Théophile Papadopoulos. Also a student in the Grande École Program, he is in charge of student life. He coordinates the various events that take place at the residence: "If someone wants to organize an event, they come to me. I check the availability of spaces with Anaïs and the various managers concerned (kitchen, music room, lounge, etc.). Then I provide them with the equipment."
Enlivening community life
Thanks to Théophile's coordination, students participate in regular events that allow them to get together: presentations of student associations, meals (sometimes with alumni), rock dance classes, board game nights, etc.
"Sometimes the common room is reserved for outside events. In that case, I suggest an activity in another room for the students. That way, they can still get together!" explains Théophile.
Because his role is also to support student promotions. That's why he plays a special role in identifying problems: "Students know they can come to me if they have a problem. I remain particularly vigilant in detecting any potential issues. I'm not a psychologist; my role is simply to alert the right people so that students don't isolate themselves with their problems."
