Student societies
HEC Paris considers community life to be one of the cornerstones of the education it provides. It develops a sense of responsibility, boldness and entrepreneurship. Becoming a member of one or more clubs or associations is the best way to meet people, share ideas and ideals, have fun, take up a new hobby and become an integrated member of the HEC Paris community.
There are over 100 clubs and associations on campus that students can get involved in, covering a wide range of different activities and interests. Here are just some of the activities on offer:
Leadership skills and Responsibilities
By joining a society, you can develop your leadership and teamwork skills, some of the most important assets required in the world of work. These skills can be developed not only by taking on committee roles, but also by simply participating as a member. Membership is also an opportunity to show commitment and responsibility. Students can practice further skills in areas such as debating and consulting in some of HEC’s largest societies.
Networking Opportunities
Many student societies create opportunities for members to meet company representatives and network with people from all over the world, forging relations with entrepreneurs and making important business connections with like-minded people. It is a great place to share ideas, be inspired by those around you and benefit from the input of others.
Social Life
Aside from academic and career orientated benefits, joining one or more student societies can really enhance your social experience here on campus. Meet other people on your course and from other programs and make friends with whom who you can spend some downtime, both on and off campus. Enjoy various different events organized by the society such as parties, talks, activities and other social events. Many student societies even arrange trips to different cities and areas of France, giving you a chance to explore the French culture and the views that the country has to offer. If you are looking for something more relaxing, you can indulge in the luxury, wine tasting and gastronomy offered by HEC’s leisure societies and reward yourself with foodie events and even wine tasting competitions.
Culture and Intercultural
HEC also boasts a great range of cultural societies that allow students to learn more about the diverse range of cultures here on campus and which provide a place to get involved in music, dance, drama, filmmaking and more.
Sports
HEC has an abundance of sports clubs to suit all kinds of interests, and they are a great way to meet other students. Throughout the year, students can get involved in regular training but also take part in international and inter-school events.
Whichever type of student society draws you in, the combination of community, leisure, and professional insight that you can gain can be extremely valuable in your future. Student societies provide the perfect environment for developing skills and assets that will be highly profitable in the world of work and key to building a successful career.
Student Life @ HEC cares for you
The Student Life Department serves all students across all programs - Grande Ecole, MBA, MS/MSc, PhD and Executive Education - enhancing HEC Paris' academic excellence with a broad set of experiences and services designed to help all students during their stay.
Our team of over 35 people, fueled by their diverse expertises, is dedicated to providing students, participants and their partners with a unique experience outside the classroom. We develop a global holistic approach to foster a real community spirit among all students and to promote excellence, diversity and inclusion.
Our offices are open during office hours and are located as follow:
- M building groundfloor: Campus Life Office (Events & Associations) + Sports-Health Department
- M building 1st floor: Student Life Director / Student Services / Student Counseling / Arts on Campus
- L building: Medical Center (GPs, Psychologists, Nurses)
- Y building (l'Escargot, Chapel for all religions): Spiritual Support
During evenings, event coordinators and on-call managers reinforce our presence and support on campus.
Student Life offers access to 150+ clubs and associations, housing facilities, sports areas, a medical center, administrative services, psychological assistance, spiritual connections, well-being activities, and much more to help you to feel part of our diverse, inclusive and international community.
- Automobile Club
- Club Aviron (rowing)
- Club Athlétisme (Athletics)
- Club Badminton
- Club Basket (Basketball)
- Club Equitation (Equestrian)
- Club Escrime (Fencing)
- Club Foot (Football)
- Club Golf
- Club Hand (Handball)
- Club Judo
- Club Voile HEC (Sailing)
- Déferlante
- FHR (Female Rugby Club)
- Fight Club
- Foot HEC Filles
- HECyclo
- HEC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
- HEC Pompims (Cheerleading)
- HEC Rocks (Hiking)
- HE'Swim (Swimming)
- Rugby Club HEC
- Ski Club
- Swimming Club
- Tennis Club HEC
- Trampolining Club
- Volley Club HEC (Volleyball)
Château d’Yquem, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, Dom Pérignon and Cheval Blanc… Those are all illustrious names with one thing in common: they all gave a Masterclass at HEC Grand Cru.
KEY EVENTS
Every week, Grand Cru hosts on campus a prestigious French or foreign vintner: it comes to present us its history, its land and to make us taste their wines.
It is a club not only for passionate people, but also for novice people who feel interested in discovering the wine culture. Thanks to the weekly masterclasses, you’ll be able to shine in company and to appreciate the wine for its real value.
Two oenological trips in Bourgogne and Champagne are also organized during the year. It’s a good opportunity for the club’s members to discover the everyday lives of producers and to taste the wines at the place they are produced. You’ll even have the chance to experience a crazy party at the very select night club “The Copacabana Club” in Beaune.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you’ve been dreaming of Grand Cru for a long time, or if you’ve just discovered its existence reading these lines, do not hesitate to come and join us in this great adventure! You’ll have the chance to share nice evenings with friends, to develop your taste and to learn the fundamentals of the wine culture.
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Haute Couture aims to create and maintain a link between the world of luxury and fashion with HEC Paris students. The goal is therefore to encourage meetings with different professionals, to reflect on subjects related to the fashion and luxury sector as well as to organize events on campus.
KEY EVENTS
If the life of the association is punctuated by various projects and events (conferences, dressing room sales, workshops...), Haute Couture takes its full scope in the organization of the Fashion Business Week and its annual fashion show!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Haute Couture may be your first step towards a dream job in the luxury industry, but it is also an association where you can meet your classmates and share pleasant moments.
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Born from a common passion for games in the broadest sense of the word, this HEC Paris association brings together people with a taste for video games, board games and/or role-playing games, and who wish to share this passion on campus!
KEY EVENTS
More and more active over the years, we organise game nights and events throughout the year and make our gaming consoles and PCs available! One of the highlights of the beginning of 2022 was the Josas Game Week, an event celebrating games on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
No matter the program, gender or language, everyone is welcome in the vast and fascinating universe of games!
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La Squadra, or LSQ, is an association whose goal is to write and publish a yearly guide to the best affordable restaurants in Paris.
KEY EVENTS
We organize a tasting every week on average, during which our members go to the chosen restaurant to enjoy a meal amongst friends and then constructively rate the quality of the experience.
Weekends and trips to other French regions as well as other countries are on the agenda in order to discover other gastronomy as well as to feed the “GEP guide”, for HEC students on university exchanges.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
By joining La Squadra, you will have the opportunity to discover the most gourmet and trendy addresses and you won't miss the opportunity to indulge your palate with Prosecco or Bordeaux wine that will make LSQ evenings unforgettable moments of your years at HEC.
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HEC Terroirs is an association, which represents and supports local French Produce.
KEY EVENTS
Main events include :
- Tasting sessions at Wunderbar- for Christmas foie gras and wine!
- A games week in October, for which the prizes are of course some scrumptious French food.
- Trips on the weekends to other French regions to get closer to local producers.
- POWs and more projects that are exciting like Uni’Run.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
HEC Terroirs is a society for those who love French food, and would like to know about its origin. The association is a great chance for students who appreciate local produce to meet new people and enjoy the culinary side of HEC.
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Double-Jeu is the drama club of HEC Paris. It is composed of a troupe of 18 students from all pathways who meet several times a week on campus to perform under the direction of a professional actor.
KEY EVENTS
Double-Jeu produces one to two shows per year with performances at HEC, in Paris and at festivals.
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HEstreet is the rap and urban culture association of HEC Paris represented by a close-knit team that shares its passion and shares it with others.
KEY EVENTS
- Rentre dans le X and POW Hestreet, big rap parties that bring the whole campus together
- The trip to Amsterdam at the end of the year, open to the whole class
- The different concerts where the members of the association perform, the collaborations with the other associations of the campus and the regular meetings between members of the association.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you are looking for people who look like you, who are out of the ordinary, who share the same state of mind and the same passion for rap and urban culture, then HEStreet is for you.
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The HEC Arts Society (BDA) brings art to life on campus. The team works hard to encourage artists to express their passion and creates many opportunities for students to enjoy various types of art in the form of concerts, exhibitions and trips
As part of the "Egalité des Chances" program, the society has a partnership with colleges in the priority education areas in order to introduce students to art by taking them to exhibitions and concerts. These trips are adapted to their level and to their interests.
KEY EVENTS
- The biggest event of the year for the Arts Society is the BDA Campaign, a two-week on-campus campaign with artistic trials for first year students to get involved in, such as creating the tallest totem pole, writing a song or doing a 2-hour radio session. There are also stands on campus for members to prepare food for everyone.
- The society organises visits in and around Paris to exhibitions, concerts, theatre productions and more, creating a lively scene for its members.
- The society sometimes holds Art cafes where talented students can perform on stage in front of others. The committee chooses a line-up and then organise the show.
- Society trips to a variety of places both in France and abroad.
- The Arts Society takes over the POW (Party Of the Week) once every semester to bring their very own twist to the party.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- You do not have to be an art expert to join the Arts Society; just have a great interest. The society looks for people who are passionate about art, whether that be paintings, music or poetry, and who want to improve and develop their knowledge.
- Becoming a member of the society can benefit not only your artistic skills but also your leadership and organisational skills. As one of the committee members, you have the opportunity to organise a range of events.
- Receive discounted tickets to theatre shows, concerts and more through the society’s negotiation with theatres and art venues, and learn about all artistic aspects of Parisian life.
- Share your artistic passion with like-minded people and make friends quickly with other students on campus.
CONTACT US
association.bureaudesarts@hec.edu
Making of is a society for students interested in cinematography and entertainment. Created in October 2007, Making Of aims to uncover more about the entertainment industry, providing exciting film screenings, trips and informative conferences to interested students on campus.
KEY EVENTS
- MoW (Movie of the Week) chosen by students from 5 films to enjoy in the evenings.
- Weekly podcasts are recorded by the Making of team so tune in!
- Conferences are a place where the association gathers to listen and interact with big names from the world of cinema: a huge inspiration to many fans on campus.
- Filmings- the making of team goes behind the camera to explore original ideas.
- Every year the team attends the Cannes and Berlin film festivals.
- Each semester the students of HEC take part in an exchange with the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where they can attend lessons in the prestigious film school formed by George Lucas and Roberts Zemeckis.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining the Making of society is a huge opportunity for anyone interested in the world of film. Whether it is just watching a film in the evening with your friends or visiting a film school in southern California, there is something for everyone in the association.
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Assrock is the association of musicians from HEC Paris created in 2000 to gather together all the musicians on campus. Assrock allows members to play and meet each other in a creative studio space whenever they want. Access to studio equipment, Café des Arts of the BDA and bars around the school, music festivals and jam sessions means that students can enjoy music together at HEC.
KEY EVENTS
- At the end of the year 'New Kids on the Rock' takes place in conjunction with ESSEC and ESCP.
- March-April sees the chance to participate in the FUPS (festival of Paris-Saclay) and the MANE (festival organised by EM Lyon).
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
The association is one of the only groups on campus which actively promotes rock, jazz and other music genres. Thanks to this space, musicians on campus can meet up and play in front of their friends at several events. Access to a studio all week allows musicians to express and enjoy their talents 24/7!
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If you are passionate about photography or just eager to learn more, then joining Grand Angle is a must. Creatd in 1991, Grand Angle gives opportunity for both amateur and experienced photographers to learn more from each other and share ideas about this art.
KEY EVENTS
- In 2018, the society has organised an exhibition with the mayor of Palaiseau
- At the beginning of every year, the society takes photos for HEC students’ CVs and LinkedIn profiles for a small fee.
- Members also go on trips to Paris and other places in France e.g. Giverny, to take photos of the house and gardens of the famous painter, Monet.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Grand Angle is the perfect society for students who are passionate about photography. Here students can benefit from a variety of workshops organised- and often led- by other members.
- Even beginners in photography, or those with no experience, are welcome. There is always an opportunity to do something new and learn from those around you.
- Gain experience in photography at important events on campus, working for other societies such as HEC Débats, and by expressing yourself through your own style.
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Les Improdigieux is the theatre improvisation troupe of HEC. Members come up with quick sketches on the spot and the only rule is to stay open minded and ready for new ideas and challenges! Often the first idea that comes to us is the best one!
KEY EVENTS
- The association meets every week for a 2-hour improv session. It is a chance to develop and learn new exercises.
- Arts cafés, open stages organized by the Bureau des Arts in which the Improdigieux participate. Where members create short improvised scenes. This is often the first opportunity to perform in front of an audience.
- The association participates in the Improvisades; an annual improvisation tournament gathering several schools together. Because improv is an art, but it's also a sport.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
To improvise is to develop openness and empathy: you learn to be attentive to the reactions and proposals of the person with who you perform. It is also useful to be more comfortable speaking and to have confidence in yourself! Improv is open to all, beginners or experienced students!
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Cheer Up! is a charity with several branches, including one at HEC, which aims to help children aged between 8 and 20 living with cancer.
KEY EVENTS
- Every week, we visit teenagers in the Gustave Roussy Hospital to help them look beyond the illness. We help them build a project and fulfill a dream. This is very inspiring!
- We carry out collective projects and offer the opportunity to spend incredible weekends and attend wonderful outings.
- We also aim to raise awareness among HEC students thanks to several events organized within HEC such as blood donation.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Are you eager to dedicate some of your time to supporting teenagers suffering from cancer? Feel free to join us! Cheer Up is a chance to live an enriching experience.
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EachOne is a national humanitarian association that links leading business and engineering schools with refugees by enabling them to take French classes on the premises of partner schools.
KEY EVENTS
- Being part of EachOne at HEC Paris means participating in the support of a small group of refugees who are already very fluent in French, coming here to attend conferences with speakers who will help them achieve their professional goals.
- It also means organising informal meetings : cultural visits to Paris, or soft skills workshops to discover French culture, etc.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Everyone at EachOne has the opportunity to be the coach of a particular refugee, with whom they establish a privileged link by meeting regularly to exchange ideas and help them in their daily lives! In short, a great human adventure to be experienced on and off-campus !
HEC4Refugees is dedicated to supporting refugees living in France by offering formations and raising awareness among students through a newsletter and social networks.
KEY EVENTS
Our main activity is French courses given to refugees, with the help of the CPH of Versailles, but we also organize cultural activities, CV workshops, conferences...
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Uni'Run is HEC Paris' annual event for solidarity, sports and fun! The first edition of Uni'Run took place in 2017 and was a great success. The association is one of the newest at HEC, but does not lack ambition. In 2019, the association donated more than 3000€ to the associations Rêve d'Enfance, Cheer Up!, Imagine for Margo and Vaincre les maladies lysosomales which fight against childhood cancer and lysosomal diseases.
KEY EVENTS
Every year, the association organizes a 5 km "solidarity race" on the HEC campus where everyone can come and run for the benefit of a charity. Each year, more than 200 participants gather to show their support to several humanitarian associations. In 2021, we have chosen to organize a wheelchair race in addition to the 5 km race, in partnership with HEC Handicap.
The whole day is animated by various HEC student associations. All in all, a day of solidarity, sport and festivity under the sign of conviviality and good humor!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Be involved in a meaningful project and have a strong social impact by collecting donations for societies that support important causes.
- Develop professional skills thanks to relations with charities, event organisation and communication... A very enriching experience that you can add to your resume.
- Join a small but highly motivated and dynamic team! UNI'Run HEC is a very young student society that still has a lot of potential to reveal.
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Founded in 1998, HECèdres is the Lebanese Culture student association present on HEC Paris' campus, gathering both Lebanese and non-Lebanese students as members. It works in collaboration with the Lebanese section of HEC Alumni and the Lebanese Embassy in France.
HECèdres’ mission is to promote Lebanese culture and values in academic environments through the organization of conferences revolving around cultural and business topics.
KEY EVENTS
Each year, HECèdres aims at introducing students to the country of Lebanon through tastings of Lebanese gastronomy, Lebanese-style evenings (Beirut Nightlife experience) but also through a series of HECayat (or stories in French) conferences to which are invited Lebanese professionals from different sectors. Finally, the association is also involved in all the international events that take place on the HEC campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
HECèdres provides students with the knowledge and opportunity to explore the business environment in the MENA region through organized conferences and networking events. Moreover, it transmits to the international students the true Lebanese cultures and values that are misrepresented in the mass media. The association also plays the role of a support system for its members through the main periods of the academic year such as during the first weeks of the academic year or also during the exams period.
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The HEC Paris German Society represents the German-speaking community of HEC Paris.
KEY EVENTS
Our goal is to connect students and support our members in their career development through talks, recruiting events, company workshops, and a mentoring program. Next to our career-oriented events we are also continuously organizing social events on campus that include Easter egg hunts, running dinners across campus, or fundraising events in cooperation with other associations.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
We aim to represent the German culture on campus and to enrich the general campus life at HEC Paris beyond the scope of our members. Franco-German friendship and cultural exchange with students from diverse nationalities on campus are at the core of our endeavors. Thus, we welcome everyone to become part of the German Society to share and benefit from the community that we have built on campus.
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HEC Spain was founded in 2016 by a group of Spanish students who wanted to introduce Spanish culture to campus life. Over the past few years, we have diversified our goals and made the promotion of careers in Spain one of our priorities.
KEY EVENTS
HEC Spain organizes several career-oriented events every year:
- Talks on campus with renowned Spanish businessmen and entrepreneurs;
- Recruiting events on campus for students wishing to work in top Spanish companies;
- Other networking events.
On top of this, HEC Spain organizes several annual cultural outings:
- Dinners with other international students;
- Sports tournaments (football, volleyball, dodgeball, e-sports…);
- BBQs by the lake;
- A Spanish-themed POW;
- Thematic parties organised with other associations (e.g. a Carnival party)
- Screening of football games played by Spanish teams (e.g. El Clásico)
- A Christmas Gala in December and an end-of-year Gala in April
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Students should join this society if they love Spanish culture (tapas and sangría count as part of our culture too!) and are looking forward to meeting the Spanish community on campus and participating in our events! No need to speak fluent Spanish -in fact, it is a nice opportunity to learn the basics or improve your level.
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HEC International Society was founded in 2007 by a group of international Grande École students. It is one of the largest student-run societies on campus with around 50 elected members each year. The society gathers regularly to encourage integration between international students and provides various events and entertainment for a lively HEC experience.
KEY EVENTS
- Regular trips to various cities and beautiful spots in France- an opportunity to soak up French culture and heritage.
- Regular parties and social evenings on campus and in Paris.
- Welcoming international students at the beginning of each semester (September and January).
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Share your experience in France and on campus at HEC with a diverse group of people.
- Make the most of your time at HEC by visiting a wide variety of locations and attractions with the International Society.
- The International Society is the perfect place to meet internationals who are eager to learn more about each other’s cultures and languages.
- Improve a variety of skills by becoming a committee member and taking on tasks such as organization and communications.
- Help incoming international students to settle into HEC Paris and make the most of their experience.
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HEC Arabic Society gives students at HEC Paris an opportunity to discover a different side to a rich and vibrant culture. Particularly proud of its diversity, HECMA wants to promote Arab culture throughout campus and invites everyone who wants to know more to join them.
KEY EVENTS
- Themed conferences where big names from the Arab world are invited to speak; Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco, Jack Lang, Inaam Kachachi- just to name a few.
- HEC Arabic society organise a 9-day journey across Morocco with around 50 students every year. Previous trips have enjoyed the beauty of the southern Berber regions, Marrakesh and the Merzouga desert.
- At the end of the year, HEC Arabic society partner up with HEC Israel to organise an oriental week. Students have the chance to enjoy two themed evenings and many tasty dishes to try.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- HEC Arabic society is an association distinguished by its family spirit and diversity, as well as the longing to discover more about this particular part of the world.
- The society encourages students with little knowledge of the Arab world, and a willingness to open up to this culture to join them, and learn more about this brilliant part of the world.
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Décentralis'HEC is the association that promotes decentralization on campus and gives a voice to the less represented French regions at HEC Paris. Our mission is to fight against territorial inequalities in access to HEC Paris and within the school.
KEY EVENTS
- Bring the campus to life on Saturday nights for students who cannot go home.
- Organise visits to high schools in rural areas to introduce HEC and the paths that can lead to it.
- Help the campus discover lesser-known parts of France through trips open to all.
- Décentralis'HEC also takes part in events related to French culture on campus.
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Esp'r promotes and acts for ecology. We organize conferences (Jean-Marc Jancovici, Arthur Keller, Emma Haziza), workshops (Fresques du climat, Ateliers 2 tonnes) and events on campus. Esp'r also runs Le Local and Meublation, and we work with the HEC administration to integrate ecological issues into academic and campus life. Esp'r offers HEC students an opportunity to make a commitment to ecology and have a greater impact thanks to the strength of the group.
The association has 8 divisions: Lobby, Epicerie, Events, Meublation, Conférences, Earth Week, Carrières and Communication.
KEY EVENTS
Every year we organize the Earth Week, a series of conferences, workshops, crafts and festive activities to promote ecology on campus and highlight the importance of ecological issues.
L'Epicerie offers bulk food (mostly organic), vegetables, fresh produce and bread from various local producers. The aim is to introduce a new, more responsible and more local way of consuming, at reduced prices.
Thanks to the Lobby division, Esp'r is working with the HEC administration - sometimes accompanied by strong actions to ensure that the subject is really considered - to integrate ecological issues into the curriculum (creation of a Circular Economy Academy, Biodiversity, introduction of a Climate & Business certificate, revision of Global Issues courses...).
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you're looking for a dynamic association where you can set up new projects that make sense, Esp'R is the one for you: with 70 members per year, 8 poles and a planet to save, you won't be bored.
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What is our main activity ? Writing notes, i.e sourced and documented articles dealing with political, economic, social and geopolitical issues. These notes are published among the Terra Nova community and on campus. We also take part to the Terra Nova colloquium — one of the key events — and to regular events between the different branches. In the future, we will aim at organising a Terra Nova colloquium on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Our club is young, in every aspect ! What we offer, is a constructive and richly purposeful political engagement.
Trois Lettres is the HEC club that gathers people fond of literature and philosophy on campus. We offer cultural content for everybody and organize meetings for the readers of HEC Paris.
KEY EVENTS
- Trois Lettres publishes (every two months) a magazine that gathers short stories, poems, essays written by students from all backgrounds and extracts of some masterpieces.
- Its members organize a book club -every three weeks- during which they discuss about the books they preferred regarding a specific topic (the next one will be about crime for example).
- We may undertake some new projects like we did last year with the library boxes spread on the campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Don’t worry, as far as you are interested in reading and in promoting works you care about, you are all welcome!
CONTACT US
association.troislettres@hec.edu
Founded in 1999 at HEC Paris, In&Out is one of the oldest LGBT+ societies of any of the Grandes Ecoles. We’re open to everyone, regardless of your sexual orientation or gender, queers and allies alike; it’s an inclusive space on campus in which we try to support each other.
KEY EVENTS
As part of an active and invested network of LGBT+ companies, In&Out strives to fight against homophobia and promote queer culture through our events (exhibitions, debates, meetings) on campus but also outside with our partners (BNP& EY)!
Above all, In&Out is a fun and safe space, which organises visits to exhibitions, evenings in Paris, and even a trip to somewhere cool!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Interested in diversity, inclusion, or exploring sexuality and gender? Do you like fierce parties? Love, freedom, glitter, techno: Thoughts? Hang on to your wigs, In&Out is here for you.
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KIP is HEC Paris’ online student publication, available in both French and English. In 2017, French students in their third undergraduate year founded KIP. There was no student publication at HEC beforehand and our ‘’founding fathers’’ believed there should be a platform where everyone on campus could say what they wanted. KIP quickly became a way to unite the HEC community, gathering a range of nationalities, backgrounds and views.
KEY EVENTS
- We organize at least one event per week, usually interviews or group outings to the Paris city centre. They are open to our members, our partners and, sometimes, the whole HEC community.
- Twice a month or so, we visit the headquarters of a famous French (or foreign) media. In 2018, we visited Le Figaro, The Los Angeles Times, France Télévisions, INA and Elephant Productions among others. We make the most of these visits to meet professional journalists: in the past, we have spoken with Christophe Barbier (BFMTV) and Audrey Pulvar.
- We also spend several weekends a year in a French town. These provide opportunities for team building, filming reports and writing articles about our visits.
- Finally, we organize a conference on campus once a year. Last year, we invited Christophe Deloire, the General Secretary of Reporters without Borders, to talk about freedom of speech in the media.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
KIP is the perfect fit for you if:
- You like writing, doing research and sharing your opinion.
- You have a creative mind-set and can contribute to illustrations or videos.
- You are interested in the media industry: more often than not, our members are keen to work in media after graduation. However, this does not constitute a necessary entry requirement.
- You want to meet inspiring people every week and discover places you would not otherwise visit.
- You would like to be involved in a student society with an international outlook: members communicate in English and it’s a great opportunity to make friends from all over the world – and to practise your translation skills.
- In conclusion, you will get to improve your skills in writing, communication, filmmaking, networking and even coding.
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Student association for those who are interested in STEM. On campus, it helps navigate the various career choices that are linked with stem subject, and provides help to those who need. Outside, it helps promote maths and science to students that face difficulties, and help them discover those subjects in a different, more playful way.
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Publ'HEC is the association that aims at informing students about the French public sector.
KEY EVENTS
- We organize conferences with people from various sectors (economic institutions, politics, diplomacy...) and we organize networking events with HEC alumni who work in the public sector.
- We also created a "Public sector Academy", a three-week program for twenty students. During the first edition, students met with passionate public servants and they were able to do internships in public institutions like the Sénat or the Conseil d'Etat.
- We are also very interested in international careers, so do not hesitate to meet and join us even if you don't speak French!
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Solidaires is a humanitarian society aiming at enabling students to act concretely in the struggle against the loneliness of the eldest, homeless, disabled people, and for the reinsertion of prisoners.
KEY EVENTS
More concretely, Solidaires help students to act in 4 different ways:
- Give lessons in prison with the society “Le Rebond”
- Visit senior citizens in retirement homes in coordination with the association “1 Lettre 1 Sourire”
- Organization of social roams to help homeless people
- Organization of the day of disability on HEC Paris campus
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY ?
Beyond helping you to commit to the others, with Solidaires you will learn more about yourself. It is also a good means to live outstanding times in the many events organized by Solidaires society.
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HEC IMAGINE
HEC Imagine is a new association in HEC Paris, founded by 4 students in septembre 2022.
It aims to explore how businesses can leverage ‘Peace’.
HEC Imagine Project has 3 goals:
- To place HEC Paris at the heart of an educational revolution where business schools have an increasingly important role to play in rebuilding and shaping countries at war.
- To change the recruitment system in HEC, and welcome more brilliant students coming from war-torn countries. These students then study here in HEC entirely for free, thanks to our scholarship, "The Imagine Fellowship."
- To promote international dialogue and sensibilize people to major geopolitical issues.
To achieve these goals, HEC Imagine team regularly meets with the Directors of HEC Paris & of The HEC Foundation to discuss the processes to develop the project (e.g. new partnership with the University of Berkeley, the LSE, NYU, etc.), as well as the development of a new Masters Degree at HEC Paris. HEC Imagine also organises major conferences, Paris Peace Summits and represents HEC in major international events in Paris (e.g. Paris Peace Forum, the Change Now Summit, etc.).
HEC Imagine is also working on major fundraisings, and on the development of a fund destined to support companies working around Peace with a lot of potential (in partnership with the Venture Capital Fund of HEC S&O).
Currently, HEC Imagine has 40 members, and 5 different departments.
CONTACT-US association.imagine@hec.edu
The Wunder is a Bar run by students. It opens from 5pm to 11pm every day of the week and sometimes on weekends. We want to give the opportunity to all students of the Campus, both French and international, to meet for a drink after class in a warm atmosphere.
KEY EVENTS
- During the year, the Bar organize several times the Bacchanal. This is a festive event where the Wunder traditionally opens from 5pm to 3am and during which the Xenon remains closed.
- The Wunder organize various events in collaboration with other campus societies to promote their mission.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining the Wunder allows you to meet, in addition to the members, new people every day in a friendly environment. There, you can relax as well as network.
Joining the Bar also means discovering the world of spirits, in particular with our partner Ninkasi based in Lyon.
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The Christian Community of HEC Paris is open to all those who wish to join. You can find us at the Y building, the famous “Escargot”, where we meet to pray, to celebrate the mass, or simply to spend some time together.
KEY EVENTS
We organize regular religious gatherings, such as a weekly mass, prayers every evening and debates with the HEC priest in charge of the Christian community. These events are open to all, be they Christian or simply curious. There is always someone in the Escargot if you want to have a chat or learn more about the Christian community!
The CC organizes numerous events such as pilgrimages during the year and trips, for example to Jerusalem two years ago! These trips are an opportunity to be with friends and to take some time to think and to pray. We hope to see you soon!
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Reducing, reusing, and being helpful is Meublation's mission, by storing the furniture of the students who leave the campus and selling second-hand furniture. The association, run by Esp'r members, wants to avoid the waste of furniture, as well as facilitate students' lives on campus.
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With around 150 active members per year, Fleur de Bitume is HEC’s largest humanitarian society. In collaboration with the nation-wide charity of the same name, the society provides tutoring for students in a range of levels of education and gives them the opportunity to discover new horizons, both academic and cultural.
KEY EVENTS
The society divides itself into several sections in order to best suit the different levels of education. For example:
- Primary school-Secondary school- Tutors have weekly sessions with pupils as well as organising trips such as to Paris and Versailles with the Arts Society.
- College- Bi-weekly group workshops on campus and at the end of each year they have the chance to take part in a Public-Speaking Competition.
- Preparatory Class- This program consists exclusively of tutoring. Tutors and pupils can meet both in-person and online.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Many HEC students have been fortunate enough to receive help from their parents to get them where they are today. As a member of Fleur de Bitume, students have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in their surrounding regions and help them to have the same kind of opportunities as themselves. Seeing the outcome of the projects that the society carries out can be greatly rewarding.
- Members of Fleur de Bitume add to their voluntary work experience, which not only gives an educational insight into the lives of others, but also opens doors to various other areas of work.
- Tutoring pupils does not necessarily take up much of the members’ time. Tutors spend a couple of hours a week with a pupil and as this time can be flexible, it ensures that it does not affect their own academic timetable.
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Rêve d'Enfance is an association whose main mission is to organize outings for children suffering or in remission of cancer. Rêve d'Enfance was created in 2001 by Benoît Chatillon, who himself, had leukaemia as a child. This experience having made a grave impact on his life, he wanted to offer children opportunities that he would have liked to participate in when he was younger.
The aim is to give children suffering from cancer or in remission a chance to escape the problems of their daily lives and to give them a chance to experience convivial and unifying moments.
KEY EVENTS
- Weekly visits are made to Trousseau hospital.
- An outing for the children takes place monthly with activities such as go-karting, outing to the city of sciences, cooking classes and many more.
- The yearly cruise to Corsica during the first two weeks of June is the main event that everyone looks forward to.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining this association allows students to make a real impact to children’s lives. The unique experiences promote personal fulfilment and really enrich your HEC Experience.
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P’tite Binch is the society, which promotes craft beer at HEC Paris. Founded in 2017, we organise regular beer-tasting sessions and even brew our own beer!
KEY EVENTS
- In April, a craft-beer festival takes place on the campus, in partnership with other beer tasting societies from Assas and Mines Paris-Tech.
- Twice a month, the society organise beer tastings at French craft-breweries, as well as on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining P’tite Binch gives you the opportunity to meet new people and to discover the amazing world of French craft beer. Joining the club enables you to learn how to brew beer, but also how to organize interesting events for others.
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We are the HEC Paris branch of the world's largest university-based consultancy for start-ups, NGOs, and non-profit businesses committed to sustainability and social impact. 65+ master and MBA students accompany projects all over the globe while maintaining a close-knit network with corporate partners, academic institutions, and other 180DC branches.
There is no shortage of organisations that desire to improve the world around them. They are staffed by people who are passionate about making a difference, however, many only have limited resources, time, and money. We help these organisations scale their business by providing affordable, high-quality strategic advice. At the same time, we develop a generation of future leaders who are committed to making a difference.
KEY EVENTS
- Consulting: Our 15-20 annual consulting projects form the core of our work. Each semester, students work in teams of 5 on a client challenge, which could be anything from devising a new corporate strategy, to defining the activities plan for the CMO or building a data analysis tool. Check out the project database on our website.
- Learning & Development: We are committed to providing students with an optimal springboard into consulting. Next to on-the-job learning, we provide training sessions, sustainability skills workshops, and mentorship through our partner Kearney.
- 180DC Spirit: We’re not all work! Team events, outings, and our annual flagship paintball tournament are just as important in defining what 180DC is.
WHY JOIN THIS ASSOCIATION?
- All motivated students can apply in Sep/ Jan - regardless of degree program, experience level, or language - we value commitment above anything else
- Become part of an international network of student consultants driven by the desire to have a positive impact on society.
- Develop concrete work experience by becoming a consultant for global enterprises, mentored by Kearney
- Learn how to work effectively in teams and develop consulting and leadership skills.
CONTACT US
association.180degreesconsultinghecparis@hec.edu
Carrefours HEC, created in 1985, organizes the largest recruitment forum on campus each year, the HEC Career Fair. It is one of the associations of HEC Paris with the highest turnover. Profits from the fair help support the campus community through various initiatives, as well as the HEC Foundation in financing the education of scholarship students.
KEY EVENT
The recruitment forum is held every year in mid-January and lasts 3 days, both on the HEC Paris campus and online. It brings together more than 100 large companies, and more than 50 start-ups who are grouped in Corners dedicated to specific sectors.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Demanding in terms of responsibilities, the Carrefours HEC association helps its members to grow in maturity. By participating in the organization of this forum, a major event at HEC Paris, the members live a unique and central experience while developing their professional skills and their network. It is also an association that, year after year, is recognized for richness of its internal life and the good times spent within the team.
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The Bureau des Juristes is the one and only legal association for HEC students. We are the point of reference for students who are interested in law from afar as well as from near. We help students in their choice of career in the different legal fields but also in their
search for internships thanks to our large network of alumni.
The Bureau des Juristes also plays a significant role in the federation of the various legal programs at HEC, but not only. We indeed have this will to open the events to other non legal
promotions. We know that law is a pillar of our society and we think that everyone should be initiated to it, and that's what we aim to do.
KEY EVENTS
We have well anchored events in the culture of our association.
- The most important is undoubtedly the Prix du Juriste. This event is the one that represents perfectly the values we promote. Organized since 2012 in partnership with HEC Alumni through their Law and Business Club, we receive a high quality jury composed of eminent lawyers, entrepreneurs and HEC professors in order to elect a lawyer with an inspiring career path who has graduated from HEC.
- Moreover, we regularly organize cocktail parties and thematic conferences with our partners (law firms, companies, CRFPA exam preparation center) but also informal meetings with alumni to help the new generation choose its own careen.
- Then, we are working on several projects that we would like to implement soon. For instance, we are planning to organize events related to eloquence such as oratorical jousts, mock trials, training in public speaking but also to launch a journal that will be fed by articles written by students in collaboration with law professionals, notably Alumnis.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
We encourage you to participate to our events to connect with new people and join the great family of legal students!
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HEC Data Minds is HEC Paris’ Data Science Club. Our mission is to build a thriving community of curious business leaders that create innovation. We empower HEC students to become fluent in coding and analytical problem solving to create business value through Data Science, Machine Learning and Analytics.
KEY EVENTS
- Coding Sessions: Organizing a three-hour-long meeting each week within the club to learn together or work on data projects.
- Workshops: Invite companies on campus to learn how to use major tools for Data Science in a business daily life. We want to combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications of Data Science.
- Information & Networking Session: Provide our members and HEC Students with professional opportunities.
- Hackathons: Participate in hackathons as a club, with multiple teams of people all interested in Data Science.
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HEC Defense is an association aiming at promoting defense issues among students on campus. Created in 2021, it mainly organizes conferences focusing on the major issues of French defense as well as visits of strategic sites.
KEY EVENTS
- Organization of a 3-week seminar composed of a series of conferences. From Bernard Cazeneuve to the strategic directors of major defense groups, including generals and members of the GIGN and RAID, twenty students were made aware of the challenges of French defense.
- Participation in the Saint Cyr summer university for a few days, in order to discover the military world and life at the Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan special military school.
- Setting up the "Dej'Def" twice a month a week, during which the members of the association analyze central themes of defense, geopolitics and the French army.
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Created 3 years ago, our feminist association aims at raising awareness across campus and making sure that men/women equality is duly respected and promoting diversity.
KEY EVENTS
- Conferences with feminist leaders of today
- Partnerships with associations linked to our cause
- Fund-raisings for charities, a collaborative play which’s storyline will have been inspired by testimonies about diversity
- Awareness events on campus
- In March, we will be holding the GENDER EQUALITY WEEK, a week during which we organize debates, conferences, fund-raisings and set up awareness signs to shine some light on influential feminine figures and approach key feminist subjects
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Whether you are already fervently engaged in the feminist movement or whether the condition of women at HEC or in our society is only starting to question you, HEC For Equality is made for you!
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Duo Conseil X-HEC is a student consulting firm made up of members from HEC Paris and École Polytechnique. It is the only student consulting firm (Junior Conseil) that combines the skills of both a business school and an engineering school, thus leading to a fruitful complementarity of competences.
Therefore, Duo Conseil X-HEC is able to offer diversified consulting services, from market research and benchmarks to the development of a business plan, including the development of digital products.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- The goal of Duo Conseil X-HEC is to make it easier for students interested in the consulting sector to become familiar with this field.
- Students will interact with consultants and learn from their experiences, through several workshops with our partner consulting firms.
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HEC Women in Business currently has 100 active members including 13 board members. Our main objective is to help HEC women students access job opportunities in fields where women are underrepresented, by both supporting them in this process, and offering them the opportunity to be in contact with major players across different domains. Our club is divided into 5 teams: consulting, finance, luxury, tech and sustainability.
KEY EVENTS
In pursuit of our mission, we are creating strong partnerships with companies and at the same time organizing professional events such as company visits, workshops, conferences, and networking and mentoring sessions. Thus, we aim to increase the number of female applicants across these sectors and to help HEC students finally get an internship or a job offer.
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HEC Débats organises conferences with leading figures from different backgrounds-economics, politics, multicultural- providing the perfect opportunity for students to hear from key individuals in a debate setting.
KEY EVENTS
- Between 10 and 12 conferences each year, primarily on campus.
- These conferences welcome guest speakers to the HEC campus to share their opinions.
- HEC Débats also organises roundtable discussions with several guests. Past speakers include journalist Audrey Pulvar and Eric Fottorino (former director of Le Monde) on a range of topics: journalism, women’s place in society, issues with the gender pay gap. Other important guests include Benoît Hamon, Stephane Le Foll, and Bernard Cazeneuve.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- HEC Débats strives to welcome as wide a range of students as possible.
- Benefit from the opportunity to keep up to date with current topics and hear the opinions of leading figures who have an impact in those areas.
- Learn more about debating and get an insight into those topics discussed.
- Joining the society allows students to interact with interesting and influential people.
- Have the opportunity to broaden your leadership and organisation skills by becoming part of the HEC Débats team.
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HEC Business Game (HBG) brings together hundred of students from all over the world and provides a platform for participating companies to meet talent, but also to get new business ideas around concrete issues.
The first edition of the HEC Business Game was held in 2014. Each year, the number of participants and members continues to grow, becoming a major event in the world of business schools.
The association is part of the Alliance of European Business Games.
KEY EVENT
Over two days in April, different groups of students form to take part in two challenges per day, before pitching their ideas. The competition creates the ideal opportunity for networking with employees from influential firms such as Bain & Co.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Join an international team to organize a Europe-wide event, also one of the biggest events on the HEC Paris campus.
- Participate in team building events, dinners in Paris and crazy POWs!
- Get privileged contacts with big companies such as Shiseido and Bain & Company, working with representatives to prepare case studies and the event itself.
- Develop organisational and leadership skills, essential in the professionnal world and recognised by recruiters.
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HEC Consulting Club, the Junior-Enterprise (JE) of HEC Paris, is a professional society (French law of 1901), founded in 1971 and managed by students of the Grande Ecole Programme of HEC Paris. It operates on the model of a consulting firm and enables HEC students to acquire valuable professional experience through various missions : market studies, communication plans, business plans, etc, carried out for companies of all sizes and in all sectors of activity.
KEY EVENTS
A professional student society
- The student society carries out market studies, business plans, benchmarks, satisfaction studies and strategic expertise for all types of clients: individuals, start-ups, CAC40 groups, public administrations, etc.
- HEC Consulting Club supports its customers in their new projects by providing expertise in various fields: marketing, business creation, strategy, audit and communication.
- It forms partnerships to offer training and networking events to HEC students. Its partners are KPMG, Oliver Wyman, Société Générale, Boston Consulting Group, Julhiet Sterwen and Finance 3.1.
Strong involvement in the student life of HEC Paris
- Each year after the individual professional tests, students wishing to join the association form lists and organize events (breakfast, film making, distribution of goodies).
- The Junior-Enterprise organizes a charity event, "The JE Prize", during which several charities from HEC Paris are selected in order to support them financially in their projects.
- The society participates in the integration weekend (WEI) and in the Admissible Welcome (ACA).
- JE organises 3 POW (Party of the Week) every year.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Acquire valuable professional experience by carrying out missions for all types of companies.
- Expand your network by working for prestigious clients and participating in networking events offered by our professional partners.
- Develop your skills by taking advantage of the training courses offered by our partners, some prestigious consulting firms.
- Benefit from an additional source of income by working for our customers.
- Live an exciting human experience and be part of campus life by taking part in the organisation of various student events.
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The HEC Private Equity society is dedicated to strengthening relationships between HEC students and sector professionals in the world of finance. It opens opportunities for students at HEC Paris.
KEY EVENTS
- The society receives representatives from PE or VC funds to analyse case studies and discuss their work.
- A re-issuing of the PE Summit with ESSEC Transaction and HEC-ESCP Finance Club: an event, which was a great success last year.
- A trip to London to meet various professionals.
- Participation in the IPEM- one of the major events of PE, VC and other funds held in Cannes.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Get ahead of everyone else, be part of an association that guarantees participation in the key events this year. Be closer to a large network of professionals and the HEC faculty. It is also an extremely positive sign to be part of such a club on your CV.
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HEC positive Restructuring is a society that aims to help companies or start-ups in their development through strategic consulting projects lasting 3 months. Students who join the association will be able to choose the project they would like to work on and will be part of a group of about 6 people to complete the task.
KEY EVENTS
- The key events of the year are the 2 projects conducted by the students (one per semester), as well as conferences / training / cocktails organized with partners.
- The society organises evenings and dinners with alumni, so that new members can be introduced to our former teams also.
- Regular meetings and networking events with partners.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
This association allows students to discover the world of business through projects in which they are in direct contact with a manager of it. For first-year students, this is a real interest since they are supervised by second-year students selected for their experience. It is learning based on "Learning by doing".
Joining HPR means becoming professional, becoming familiar with the world of business, and of course, discovering strategy consulting within a motivated team.
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Conferences, workshops, pitch competitions, entrepreneurship fairs, a startup-creation marathon, and more... Start’HEC is the association for HEC entrepreneurs.
KEY EVENTS
- The main event of Start’HEC is HEC Seed: an annual entrepreneurial summit at Station F gathering VCs, entrepreneurs and students. This year, Mahmoud Mohieldin, Frédéric Duval, Jacques Attali, and more, will feature among our special guests.
- The Dare Award, organized in partnership with l’Oréal, is another entrepreneurial initiative at HEC: with €10,000 of prize money up for grabs, 2020 saw more than 70 candidates.
- Start’HEC also has its own website, YouTube channel, and hosts fun trips to entrepreuneurially-minded places and countries, as well as pre-games and team-building weekends.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you have your own project, are interested in entrepreneurship and VC or just want to learn more about this ever-changing field, you are welcome to pay us a visit at the beginning of the year!
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NetPositive is a student association evolving in the field of sustainability, ESG and purposeful leadership at HEC Paris. NetPositive strives to enhance purposeful leadership based on the ESG fundamentals. In alignment with the synergies of environment, society, and governance, NetPositive aims to bridge the gap between awareness and action by educating HEC students on how to lead businesses responsibly.
KEY EVENTS
- Yearly flagship event, the NetPositive case competition with more than 40 participants during which students can work on a real-life case and pitch it to professionals.
- Monthly events with speakers from academics (HEC professors and other researchers) as well as professional experts (last year e.g. PayPal, Morgan Stanley, Blue Orchard, McCain)
- Social events for NetPositive´s team members
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Association´s culture: As we are a young association, we offer a very agile working environment, and you have the opportunity to actively shape the future and bring in your own ideas (ex: events, contacts, companies…).
- Relevance: ESG and Impact Investing are some of the most important topics in the future. Creating a network in this area is a valuable resource for the future.
- Diversity: Thanks to our recruiting approach, NetPositive offers the opportunity to get to know people from all programs and nationalities. Last year our team consisted of 65 active and passive members of more than 20 nationalities and across all HEC programs.
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HEC Bourse is the oldest finance club at HEC Paris. Our 25 years of existence provide us with a solid alumni network in the industry.
KEY EVENTS
- We regularly organize conferences and networking events with the most storied financial institutions. These events allow professionals to present their job and their firm to highly motivated HEC students.
- HEC Bourse also provides its members with extra technical preparation to match the requirements of a career in finance. We are lucky to have great resources to help our members with their interviews, and to help them to map all the different jobs in finance. To further improve this aspect of HEC Bourse, we on collaborating with coaching companies. On top of that, our members regularly meet to analyse the news in the industry.
- Finally, our members meet during teambuilding events which are crucial to trigger casual discussions between them, so that they share their career insights and make connections. These moments are extremely valuable to make good use of the great diversity in our members’ profiles, whether it be in terms of origins, or of professional experiences and interests within the industry.
HEC Paris Partners club is an organization for students' partners.
The club is a community for partners to get to know and to help each other during their entire time at HEC Paris. It also provides a friendly and inclusive environment to share different exciting activities.
KEY EVENTS
CONTACT US
association.hec-paris-partners-club@hec.edu