Sitting with a Student Interview with Emilie Avenarius

Please introduce yourself and share a little bit about yourself.

EA: My name is Emilie Avenarius, I am both German and French and have lived in several cities, including Munich, Zurich, Abu Dhabi, Bordeaux, and currently between Hossegor and Lausanne. My upbringing was multicultural, as is common among members of the EHL community. I am a BOSC 6 student in the English-speaking section, nearing the end of my time at EHL.

Now, I'm excited to see where my future travels and experiences will take me next.

What motivated you to be the Student Council Alumni Coordinator?

EA: From the moment I joined EHL, I knew I wanted to immerse myself in the student life as much as possible. Joining different communities was a priority for me, which led me to pursue a role in the Student Council for BOSC 5 and 6. As luck would have it, the position of Alumni Coordinator was available, and I knew it would be a great fit for me.

As a social butterfly who enjoys networking, I'm constantly meeting new people and seizing every opportunity to make connections. Staying in touch with alumni has always been important to me, making the Alumni Coordinator position an ideal role for me to take on.

What about the rewarding aspect of being on the Student Council?

EA: As the Alumni Coordinator, it's incredibly fulfilling when students reach out to me by email or in the halls, seeking guidance, help, and advice on how to connect with the Alumni Network to prepare for postEHL graduate life. It's particularly rewarding when I'm able to help them make valuable connections that will benefit them in their future careers.

It's particularly rewarding when I'm able to help them make valuable connections that will benefit them in their future careers.

For me, those moments are the most meaningful, knowing that I've been able to make a positive impact on their EHL experience.

You'll be graduating in just a few months. What’s the thing that you're looking for most about joining the alumni family this summer?

EA: During my time as the Alumni Coordinator, I had the opportunity to attend several Stamm events, where I witnessed firsthand that EHL life doesn't end after graduation.

The alumni community is a vibrant and thriving family that continues to support and engage with one another beyond their time as students. I felt fortunate to have the chance to expand my network, meet new people, and learn about the exciting things that other alumni have accomplished.

We have all been in the same boat, soon to graduate, and I looked forward to seeing what the next chapter of my life will bring. As I move forward, I'm eager to see what part 2 of my journey holds, but this time in Dubai, surrounded by more Alumni.

As a member of the Student Council, you had a chance to interact with both the EHL Group side and your fellow students. Can you tell me about the biggest takeaway you gained from this position?

EA: One of the biggest takeaways I gained from my experience in the Student Council was the importance of communication. I realized that a lot of information can get lost in translation, and it's key to keep everyone informed.

Through my position, I also gained a deeper appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the EHL faculty in supporting the students. However, I also saw that there was room for improvement in terms of communication between the faculty, student council, and the students themselves.

It's easy for students to feel like nothing is happening, but I learned that great things take time, and it's important to be patient and persistent in striving for positive change. Overall, I found my role on the Student Council to be incredibly rewarding and a valuable opportunity to contribute to student life at EHL.

What has been the most memorable moment during your time at EHL?

EA: What stands out the most to me about my EHL experience is the community that I became a part of. The friendships I made during my time at EHL are some of the strongest and most meaningful connections I have ever had.

It's amazing to have a group of people who feel like a second family, and even now, the only friendships I maintain are from my time at EHL. This, to me, is the most memorable and rewarding aspect of my EHL experience.

You've seen the two sides of the Lausanne campus. Do you have a favorite place yet?

EA: M y favorite place on the new campus has to be the gym. It's spacious, well e q uipped, and most of the time full of life. It's amazing that we have access to such incredible sports facilities at EHL.

And even though I haven't been able to explore the pool yet, I’ve heard great things about it. P lus, the sauna and cold bath are an added bonus I mean, what other school has those facilities? So, all in all, the sports facilities are de fi nitely my favorite spots on the new campus.