Thanks to a vibrant student life, students in Grande Ecole Engineering Programme PGE) can develop valuable skills that will serve them well in the professional world. Christophe Maricourt and Lae Degregori, second-year students at the Metz campus, are preparing to pass the torch. Here’s a look back at the past year for these two students.
Who are you and what was your role in your class?
Christophe Maricourt
My name is Christophe Maricourt, I am a second-year student in the Grande École Program in the Franco-German track, and I come from a PT preparatory class.
In the student association, I am notably the education representative, a role that takes up most of my time in my involvement with the association.
In addition to teaching, I am an Evolutive Learning Factories ELF) ambassador for the Student Union (UE) and students. I act as a liaison between the students, whom I represent, and the faculty members with whom I discuss projects and the UE. I am also responsible for organizing free screenings for students at the residence.
Lae Degregori
My name is Lae Degregori, and I am Vice President in charge of student welfare and class life in the Student Association (AE) on the Metz campus. In this role, I am responsible for mental health prevention, raising awareness about the use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, and combating harassment and gender-based and sexual violence (GBV).
I also coordinate the organization of student events in collaboration with other members of the association to structure and animate campus life.
In addition, I am also a teaching representative, a role in which we work with the school to resolve academic issues encountered by our classmates and continuously improve the education provided.
What have you learned since taking on this role?
Christophe Maricourt
I have learned to negotiate with different parties who have divergent interests and to ensure that everyone can find common ground.
I also developed my interpersonal communication skills and learned to be diplomatic.
In addition, managing and participating in working groups has taught me how to better manage teams and establish realistic guidelines, which will also enable me to pass on the vision we have established to those who will succeed us.
Lae Degregori
This position has allowed me to develop many skills, particularly in management, communication, and active listening.
I have learned to motivate and encourage teams in an associative setting by developing positive and collaborative approaches.
Being faced with quasi-professional responsibilities has taught me to manage periods of stress and prioritize tasks without hindering relationships within the association.
I also learned to recognize my own limits and protect myself to avoid burnout.
What training have you received?
Christophe Maricourt
I mainly benefited from training provided by the Student Union in the form of weekend seminars. There, we discuss with students and representatives from other campuses. Everyone learns from everyone else. But I have also progressed thanks to the experience of my predecessors. You learn on the job, and it's very rewarding.
Lae Degregori
I have benefited from several training courses, such as Peer Care offered by Arts et Métiers the prevention of risks related to psychoactive substances and student support. Thanks to this training, I was able to pass the PSC1 (Level 1 Civil Prevention and Rescue) exam. I also completed the PSSM (First Aid in Mental Health) training program, which provided me with essential tools for understanding the issues faced by my peers.
