La Jane, the must-attend event for a successful transition
On September 18 and 19, 2024, the Jardin des Plantes was transformed into a festive and welcoming venue to welcome new students during the Jane. It was an opportunity to introduce students to the wide range of activities and services that bring the University of Montpellier to life throughout the year. It was a wonderful way to start the year by meeting the various members of the university community.
It returns every year, invariably following the start of the academic year: “La Jane,” the orientation day for new students. “La Jane” is now in the plural, as students were able to enjoy this two-day event organized by the Office of Student Life (BVE), “These days provide an opportunity for new students to familiarize themselves with the university’s services, the resources available to them, and the many student organizations. They can also meet with various cultural and institutional partners,” explains Alexane Lequart, student vice president at the University of Montpellier.
More than 4,000 students were able to attend and enjoy this event organized just for them, which spanned two days and featured three themed areas and more than 60 booths.
A chance to receive the new edition of the student handbook
A reference guide designed to help newcomers find all the useful information and contacts they need to best organize not only their studies but also their cultural, athletic, and social lives.
“This year, we wanted to focus our efforts on raising awareness about sustainable development, which is why we decided to create a guide that reflects this. It’s particularly useful when a student has a question about a specific service and doesn’t know who to ask. In this guide, they’ll find plenty of information as well as essential contact details! It also lists all available resources and includes a directory of student organizations,” explains Alexane Lequart.
The University Services Village
This village offers a chance to discover the many services and departments that work every day to support students’ academic journeys, help them build their career plans, and enable them to thrive personally. Among the support programs available are a variety of workshops, ranging from skills development to stress and time management.
Each department and division has a clear mission within the institution: career guidance, psychological counseling, assistance with finding internships and jobs… They all work together to promote the well-being of the students.
A variety of student organizations where you can get involved in fun activities
This event aims to promote the network of student organizations active on the various campuses of the University of Montpellier. It’s an opportunity for all participating student organizations to showcase their activities and attract new members.
Village: Culture and Daily Life
A village dedicated to the University of Montpellier’s partners, designed to highlight the city’s vibrancy from every angle: transportation, cultural events and venues, programs for young people, and the metropolitan area’s major projects.
