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CEFAM
Centre d’études Franco-Américain de Management
Lyon & USA
We take you further
Success Stories
1
Karine CHAUX
Directrice Sommaire
Intégrer une école de management ? Rêver d’une carrière à l’international ?
Devenir bilingue en anglais ? Qu’est-ce qu’une école de management 05 Student
internationale ? …Que de questions et d’interrogations lorsque l’on est encore
lycéen, aux portes de son orientation professionnelle.
13 Study in the US
À travers la première édition de ce « Success stories portfolio »
21
le CEFAM souhaite vous présenter en toute transparence et
authenticité, des exemples de témoignages concrets et Study Abroad
précis des acteurs de l’école : professeurs, étudiants, alumni,
professionnels… Autant de témoignages qui vous donneront
les meilleures raisons pour rejoindre le CEFAM et ainsi vous
aider à accomplir vos rêves ! 27 Student Life
in CEFAM
« There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation,
hard work, and learning from failure.» Colin Powell
35 Professors
43 Internship
51 Internship Tutors
55 Alumni
2 3
Hélène KAYSER
Directrice Pédagogique
L’expérience Céfamienne, c’est pouvoir gérer son parcours académique et adapter
son programme de cours en fonction de ses besoins.
En tant que Directrice des Études, j’accompagne les étudiants dans
leur cursus académique et je les conseille au mieux dans leur
choix tout au long de leur parcours, y compris en ce qui concerne
leur choix de spécialité et d’université en fin de parcours. Je reste
également en contact avec les étudiants pendant leur séjour
aux USA.
Avec un système académique modulaire, notre formation permet,
par sa grande flexibilité, d’évoluer dans un environnement positif
et bienveillant.
Il est ainsi possible pour nos étudiants, de travailler en même temps
qu’ils étudient ou de pouvoir également se consacrer à d’autres
Student
activités, qu’elles soient associatives ou sportives.
4 5
Ayelén Camila Delgado Piyush Maurya
Hi! My name is Ayelén Camila Delgado, I am Apart from studying, we also have a very active Hello, I am Piyush Maurya, I am a junior year I came up with founding an association for
from Argentina, and I am a sophomore at CEFAM. student life. This helped me integrate into the student in CEFAM. I come from India and it international students in CEFAM. The initial
I found this university when I was in Sergy doing Cefamily and meet the students of other has been an amazing experience for me here idea of the association is to help international
a student exchange to learn French. An alumnus years through its different activities that are in CEFAM in France. students and make them feel comfortable
from CEFAM did a presentation and he caught organized by the Bureau des Étudiants and the with the French culture and help them
my attention. From the first moment, CEFAM Bureau des Arts. This is what I like most about The first year for me was quite make friends. CEFAM ISA (Inter-
seemed to me to be a very interesting and enri- CEFAM, a school that accompanies you in daily challenging, in regards with making national Students Association)
"CEFAM is
ching university, which would open many doors student life. At CEFAM, it is not just studying and friends, coping with the cultural is the first association for inter-
to different places over the world. As a teenager,getting a diploma, but it is also meeting new shift and just in general to settle an international national students in the history
I had my doubts concerning which university to people. The organizations at CEFAM motivate down. CEFAM is an international school which of CEFAM.
choose, and where to go, where I would find the students to participate in different events, such school which has many students has many
best place to train as a professional. as parties, sale of roses, galas, and others in like me from different nationalities. students like me Being the President of the asso-
order to discover the wonderful people who are It is normal for any international ciation, it has made my life more
from different
I chose CEFAM as my new home. I made this part of this big and special family. However, student to take some time to settle interesting here in CEFAM and I
decision for three reasons. First, CEFAM is a there is another factor that makes my student down in a foreign country and nationalities." hope I will be able to help other
multicultural university where I life very good, and that is the making friends is also not easy. students in every way possible.
can discover the whole world in city of Lyon. This city is perfect
one place. This is because the "I chose CEFAM for students because of the variety In order to bring all the international I hope that the association grows from this
students come from all four as my new of activities it offers. Students enjoy students together in CEFAM and make point and reaches great milestones in the
corners of the world, and we can the beautiful and peaceful parks, cultural exchanges and activities run smoothly, years to come.
home."
share our cultures and learn more where they spend time with their
about them. I believe this is very friends or just read a book to relax.
important because it teaches us to be empathic, Also, they can enjoy the wonderful views of
tolerant, respectful, and open-minded. Second, Lyon in their free time. Furthermore, Lyon
CEFAM gives me the opportunity to practice offers lively nights to meet many students from
many languages at the same time, due to the other schools and nationalities. Thanks to that, I
courses being taught in English, my daily life could meet many Latino students, who make
in Lyon is in French, and I can speak Spanish me feel at home.
with some students to help them to increase
their Spanish level. And the last reason, is that I can say that CEFAM is a unique school. The
CEFAM gives me the opportunity to have a teachers are always at our side to help and
double diploma, which will open many doors motivate us to move forward. They are
in the business world. Having a double diploma professionals, and they are always willing to
does not mean just going to class and doing share their experiences in order to enrich our
homework. This diploma means EXPERIENCE knowledge. The teachers and the administration
in the labor world thanks to the internships; are the support of the students, and that is
KNOWLEDGE because in addition to courses why there is the concept of Cefamily. CEFAM
we also learn from the current events around offers a family to the people who are far
the world; and OUR OWN REWARD, which is from their home like me and a variety of good
the work we do every day to be able to opportunities. CEFAM is the beginning of a new
achieve our dreams. stage in our lives.
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Gaetan GUIMBRETIERE Maïwenn PENSU
To be honest, like a lot of people, I firstly to their students. Anybody could feel at ease CEFAM really is all about building students up. and flexible attention that is given to each
choose Cefam because of the United States. in this type of environment. Whatever grades you used to have, wherever individual student on different levels.
I’ve been attracted by the big you are coming from, whatever your level of
flag, so easily recognizable at "This school Cefam also allows us to discover English is, there is real opportunity for success.
Outside of the academic sphere, we are given
the student fair… but thinking
embraces every different cultures as people from We are taught to work for ourselves and to awesome opportunities. We can join any
about it in more detail, Cefam goes all around the world come to build our professional future beyond what we club or society, we can volunteer and partner
so much further than offering a values that study here. could have imagined. up with charities. There is so many
possibility to go to the US. I could look for: "CEFAM is events going on throughout the
open-mindedness, Being a Cefam student not only There is no one who is destined to a small year to connect and build long-
This school embraces every diversity and opened my mind but also deve- fail, everyone has a chance to term relationships.
educational
value that I could look for: loped myself as an individual. make things work for good.
excellence." structure and
open-mindedness, diversity and The sharing of culture is particularly
excellence. Cefam is one of the More than a great school, The academic team pulls us not to that is exactly impressive in the school. I have
rare schools where professors and the Cefam is a family, and once part of it, it just good enough, but right up what makes it friends from all the way as far as
administration are really friendly and close lasts forever. to excellence. We have amazing so easy for us Russia, or Mexico! We are so diffe-
opportunities in this school. The rent, and the fact we have to work
students
double-diploma is an incredibly together is making us so much more
huge asset for our future, and the to succeed." able to work in an international
certainty that we will be bilinguals environment in the future. Business
(at the very least!) by the end of the journey is all about relationships all over the world, and
makes us so much more valuable when looking the CEFAMily really does offer us the ability to
for jobs or Masters. build these relationships on solid ground.
CEFAM is a small educational structure and I believe everything is a lesson, whether one
that is exactly what makes it so easy for us teaches or is taught, and that is made SO
students to succeed. There is real personalized evident at CEFAM.
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Charlène BARDON
Hello, I am Charlène, I am a junior at CEFAM management and the expectations of this
(3rd-year student). I began CEFAM with the sector and market.
foundation program, the additional semester
to review and improve my English. This program For my last year at CEFAM, I started marketing,
helped me to develop my English sociology, finance, and interna-
very quickly because we are only "I began tional law… complementing my
5 in class. The atmosphere was past courses like math, statistics,
very friendly and family-like, as
CEFAM with and economy. I will finish my last
we are all in the same situation the foundation year with the amazing opportunity
and in a small community. The program, of gaining experience in the
ties with the other students are the additional field that I want, which is hotel
very strong and everyone helps semester to management, with a new internship.
everyone in need. However, this time with a 6-month
review and internship.
After my first semester in the improve my
foundation program, I integrated English. This Finally, this will give me the infor-
the “traditional” program. With program helped mation and experience required
my other foundation program me to develop to choose my major in the
classmates, we could now easily partner schools in the United
follow all of our courses that are
my English very States. For now, I believe I will go
in English. Without this semester, quickly because to Siena University in Albany. I am
we wouldn’t be able to understand we are only 5 waiting to figure out the major
any of our classes. I passed all of in class." I will choose.
my classes on the first try.
Overall for me, CEFAM is not just
I finished my second year with a 3-month my school it is also my friends and my family
internship at the Pullman hotel in Baku, thanks to all the support I have from the
in Azerbaijan. I learned a lot about hotel administration, staff and classmates.
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Study in the US
13Joseph Rey Iris Carpentier
Temple University Siena College
Temple’s campus is amazing. If you are looking the swimming pool is always open and My name is Iris I was a CEFAM student for three We study together and have fun every week-end.
for an American campus where you will enjoy welcomes you to dive in like a dolphin. years. Now I am at Siena College.
the city at the same time, Temple is what you My advice for CEFAM students is that you have
need. Getting more serious, the classes of Fox I started in September and I am part of a lot of been waiting three years to go in America. It
Business School (the Temple Business School) associations (black students association, Asian has been in your mind, in your life everyday
Indeed, the campus is very close are full equipped and you will students, tennis club, Irish dance and now this is the chance to
to the city center of Philadelphia, never lack anything. From coffee team, gaming club…). There are a choose your school. You have so
the home of Rocky. In the campus "If you are shop to remarkable places to lot of associations that students "It is really many great choices and Siena is
everything is put in place to satisfy looking for work, the building is here to make can go to really feel that they intense in terms one of them. You just need to know
any student request, from shopping an American you achieve your goals and belong. I have made a lot of of studying but what kind of American experience
to eating to working out. campus and your objectives. But this is not friends. It is really fun and I've met it is also really you want here. Do you want a
enjoying the city my favorite spot to study. Where a lot of international students that small-town American school that
discovering the you've seen on tv? One where you
I have been involved in the rugby you are going to see me a lot is I would have never met otherwise.
team of Temple since the beginning at the same the new Charles Library where American life." spend all of your time on campus?
of the year and I have to say that time, Temple is the top floor will offer you amazing I am studying finance at Siena and Or do you prefer the citylife, where
everything is perfect. Every practice what you need." sunsets to let you dream and I am thinking about taking the CFA. you divide your time between the
is done under a covered field focus on the way you are going to It is really intense in terms of studying but it is also campus and what the city has to offer? The
which protects us from the cold graduate. really insightful into discovering American life. choices are all great, so just find what works
and the heat of the summer. Several fitness I am in a townhouse with three American girls. best for you!
rooms are available all around the campus, I hope you to see at Temple University and
and if you need to recover from a hard day, be an Owl.
14 15Nicolas KAYSER Quentin DEMENJOUD
Pace University Northeastern University
When I was young, I had the opportunity to accounting firms) in the “Cross-Border Fund J’ai découvert le Cefam lors d’un salon. J’ai J’ai eu la chance de décrocher ma co-op chez
attend an American Commencement Ceremony. services”, which is a specific service in vite été attiré par le double diplôme franco- Goldman Sachs à Seattle ce qui me permet
To be more specific, it was the 2009 Siena Luxembourg. américain. de découvrir une nouvelle ville
Graduation Ceremony. This event spiked in me mais aussi d’avoir une nouvelle
the desire to study in an American university After my internship, it was time to leave J’ai décidé de finir mon cursus à « J’ai vite expérience en finance.
in order to experience a different education France for the U.S. and more precisely for Siena Northeastern University à Boston en été attiré
system from the familiar French one. College. Siena is a green campus like the ones raison de sa renommée croissante Northeastern est une université de
you can see in the American movies. Professors et de son programme en co-op. À
par le double presque 20,000 étudiants en plein
Knowing that I wanted to work in a Finance or and people there were particularly kind and la différence des autres universités diplôme centre de Boston, très interna-
an Accounting related job, and knowing well willing to help as much as they could to make partenaires, le programme dure franco- tionale et riche en expérience.
about CEFAM, I chose to attend us feel at home. Moreover, Siena 2 ans et inclut 3 semestres de cours américain. »
this school for my post high "Accounting inculcated in us noble values for et 1 semestre de co-op.
school education. related job, living in community. Thanks to my
foundation classes, the rigor, and
and knowing
Therefore, after obtaining my high discipline taught at CEFAM, I was
school diploma, I was welcomed well about able to achieve a great GPA at
to CEFAM. In this school, I met CEFAM, Siena College. CEFAM prepared
wonderful friends, and professors I chose to me well to face the high education
who pushed me to always go attend this level required there.
further and learn even more than
school for my
I thought I was able to - a special After spending 9 months at Siena,
thanks to Mary Bouchelet, my post high school I finally graduated with honors
finance & accounting professor. education." in May 2019; exactly ten years
They all changed my life and made after attending my first Siena
me growup. As we say at CEFAM, “we are part Commencement Ceremony.
of the CEFAMILY!”.
Thanks to Siena and CEFAM, I am now enrolled
During my three years at CEFAM, I was able in a MSc in accounting at Pace University,
to complete a six-month internship at Deloitte where I have new objectives and dreams for
Luxembourg (one of the world’s Big Four the future.
16 17Nathan De Oliveira
Rider University
Being a student at Rider University is amazing Basketball courts, video games, pool tables and
opportunity and unique experience for me. The table tennis are also available for students to
school location is perfect, between New York use until midnight.
and Philadelphia in New Jersey, where many
companies settle(d) their headquarters. The campus also has a Pub to watch soccer and
football games, a dining hall, frat and sorority
The student to faculty ratio is fairly small and houses to party and a swimming pool.
the University has numerous partnerships with
some of the most famous companies in the Life on campus is very entertaining. There is
country with Internships and Co-ops a true feeling of belonging
available at Amazon, Johnson and "Being a student amongst the different residence
Johnson, KPMG, PWC, Procter halls and it’s hard to get bored
Gamble, Barclay, Bank of America,
at Rider when there are more than a hundred
US Bank, Goldman Sachs, etc. University clubs on campus (culture, inter-
is amazing national students, sports, e-sports,
Rider also has a system of “personal opportunity movie, politics, etc.).
advisors” who are teachers in and unique
charge of your Major’s program Classes are exciting and extremely
that advise and guide you on your
experience interesting thanks to the out-
future professional decision and for me." standing teachers working at Rider,
job opportunities. a lot of them having a rich and
deep business background behind
Rider also organizes many job fairs on-campus them. I found myself many good friends, inter-
and I already attended 2 in one month, which nationals (Spain, Nepal, Pakistan, Canada)
allowed to be interviewed for a Job in a Logistics and Americans thanks to the positive and
company this Summer. welcoming attitude of everyone here.
The Campus is huge and there are many To sum-up, Rider has revealed itself for now to be
activities to do such as Work out in the campus an excellent choice for my last (or not) year as a
Gym located in the Recreation Center. student and my up’coming professional ones.
18Cécilia Turquin
Coordinatrice des programmes internationaux
Mon rôle consiste à mettre en place des programmes pour les étudiants étrangers
qui souhaitent venir étudier au CEFAM durant un semestre ou pour une période plus
courte, et de gérer l'administration et la coordination de leur séjour (prise en charge
des candidatures, accompagnement pour le visa, accueil à leur arrivée à l’aéroport
et à la résidence étudiante…).
Nous leur proposons également des visites culturelles, leur
permettant de découvrir la culture française sous différentes formes :
une journée à Annecy, visite d’un vignoble et d’une moutarderie
à Beaune, dégustation de fromages…
Mon rôle ne s’arrêtant pas là, je travaille également pour la
pédagogie sur différentes missions, notamment sur la mise
Study Abroad
en place d’emploi du temps et dans l'administration de la vie
associative étudiante. Les différents aspects de mon poste me
permettent d’avoir une vision globale et d’être en contact régulier
avec les professeurs et les étudiants ce que j’apprécie énormément.
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French Culture Break I really enjoyed the time I spent in Lyon. I love CEFAM
and the city. CEFAM has some very good professors
and you (Aurele) :-) also helped us a lot when we
stayed in Lyon and travelled to Paris. It's a fantastic
experience for me. If I have a chance to study abroad,
I will absolutely choose CEFAM again.
Xianchao Liu, Valparaiso University
All three professors were excellent!
Although we were there for a short
Testimonials
Temple University Rome
We felt so at ease knowing what capable hands we were in from the moment we
stepped off the plane to the moment we left. The program you set up for us was
informative, entertaining, educational, delicious and fun - a difficult balance to
strike! Our students left the city with valuable insights of the city's catchy marketing
strategies, as well as an appreciation of the French wine industry and the struggles
time, I have a greater understanding an individual vintner has in making a profitable business, the importance of top
and appreciation for the unique quality food and a positive impression of France beyond Paris.
culture.
A memorable journey, Caitlyn Hurley, Associate Dean at Temple University Rome
Britney M., Valparaiso University
‘‘
a fantastic way of
learning.
Xiao Yan,
Valparaiso University
Semester Program
I really enjoyed visiting the
museums and participating The perfect sized city filled with student life. From popular
in city tours. The food landmarks, restaurants, and bars, there are student
selection was excellent. discounts anywhere, just ask. And you can get to anyplace
Paul R., by metro and city bike which is the most reliable and
Faculty members were excellent and Valparaiso University affordable transportation system I have encountered.
demonstrated great knowledge in their
Stephon S. from Loyola University
respective fields.
Jin M., Valparaiso University
CEFAM, I had a great time this semester.
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
The CEFAM team did a wonderful
Andrew, Northeastern University
job and our time there was well
structured. I appreciate all of the
Good way to explore insight that we gained about Lyon.
other cultures.
Student from Rider University
Gustavo G., Thank you so for a great semester,
Valparaiso University we will really miss CEFAM and Lyon.
CEFAM leader Aurele did a great job ensuring that we went
to a diverse group of companies and cultural visits so that
we got to see more than just businesses. The cultural visits
to the hospital and mustard factory were my favorite. Thank
you for doing such a good job organizing our time in Lyon.
Student from Rider University
‘‘ Thank you so much for all the trips and activities! You made
all of the Americans feel so at home!
Lauren, Northeastern University
‘‘
Basma, Northeastern University
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Summer programs I thought the corporate visits were very interesting. I liked
I had the most amazing experience in Lyon studying
how we got to visit completely different companies. It
with CEFAM. The professors were very knowledgeable
was very insightful and we were provided with a lot of
in their fields and I leaned a lot in just 7 weeks. The
information of every company, also tied in with what
CEFAM faculty were very welcoming and helped ease
we learned in class.
the transition into a new culture. The knowledge I
Loved it! learned both in and out of the classroom is invaluable Student from Northeastern University
Very informative and a
Student from and I am so glad I was able to have this experience.
lot of fun. Great to learn
Northeastern Nicole Bonner, Northeastern University about French culture and
University
experience business here.
Student from
Great program. Great opportunity to learn Northeastern University
The company visits were fascinating more about real companies, enhancing
and enjoyable. I learned a lot about French practicality of the program.
Business and different business functions I very much enjoyed Student from Northeastern University
in general. the program.
Student from Northeastern University Student from
Northeastern University
It was fun, interesting and I had never done
something like that.
People who welcomed us were very friendly Student from Northeastern University
and willing to share their experience with us. The activities were a lot
Great program! of fun and I will always
remember them.
Student from Northeastern University
Student from
Northeastern University
About the company visits, it was very informative I thought the activities were excellent, with the time
and interesting to see how corporates operate available the different trips gave a nice variety of
in different environmental settings. aspects and experiences in a foreign country
Student from Northeastern University Student from Northeastern University
The visits were interesting especially because
they were all very different. Interesting to see I thought all of the activities were interesting
French Business culture. and well-planned. I felt each one helped
Student from Northeastern University open my eyes to a different aspect of life
in France. It was excellent!
Student from Northeastern University Very appreciated
The company visits provided an
interesting dynamic to the trip
and that made it more unique
and gave an additional sense of
purpose to the trip.
Student from
Northeastern University
They were very interesting and
gave a great insight into not
only their respective types of
business but also the French
Business approach. The variety
of companies was very good.
Student from Northeastern
University
I experienced things I would not have been
able to do on my own.
Student from Northeastern University
everything that was
organized for us.
Student from
Northeastern
University
‘‘
24 25Pascaline COMAS
Student Life Department
If I was going to describe how it feels working at CEFAM, I would say, without
hesitation, bright / alive with an insatiable source of energy.
When I came to CEFAM I found not just a school or a working place. What I found at
CEFAM was a vibrant place with passionate people: passionate teachers, passionate
staff and passionate students.
CEFAM students are passionate about their projects, passionate
about learning, passionate about discovering the world. We often
speak about the “Cefamily” and I couldn’t find a better way to
describe the atmosphere of the school.
We work a lot with the students on social media, lectures in high
schools, communication projects and events. The link between
the communication department and the students gives them the
opportunity to be part of all the school communication projects
and even create their own.
Student Life in CEFAM
We are helping our students as much as we can in the development
of their business and personal skills.
I am always astonished by our students’ determination, involvement,
fresh minds and ideas. This effervescence is unique. We are learning
every day from our students as I hope they learn from us.
26 27Salomé Dunoyer Paul Voto
First, I’ll introduce myself, my name is Salome beneficial and interesting for both students Tout d’abord, pour savoir d’où vient mon De plus, c’est un moyen pour le futur étudiant
and I am a first-year student at Cefam. and Karine. It is a real success and that is why implication au CEFAM, il faut savoir ce que de voir ce qui l’attend en communiquant
the story of the "Breakfasts" has only just begun. cela représente pour moi. avec nous, en nous posant diverses
In addition to all the advantages that our questions sur notre expérience, ce qui nous
school offers from an academic point of view, On a personal level, it has allowed me to be Dès lors que j’ai intégré le CEFAM, cette fait plaisir aussi.
Cefam is also made up of many associations. involved in my school because I am proud to ambiance familiale à l’Américaine m’a tout
have the opportunity to be a Cefam student. de suite plu, et les cours 100% en anglais L’identité du CEFAM est aussi portée par
Firstly, I am part of the Cefamous Club. We aim This project has brought me a lot of positive aussi. les élèves, et c’est le cas de le
to promote the school in different things from a personal point of « L’identité du dire car avec un autre élève de
places such as trade shows or view. First, it allowed me to De plus, il faut savoir que le fait CEFAM est aussi première année Timothée Viltard,
high schools.
"Recently, the improve my organizational skills d’avoir un double diplôme est nous avons décidé de créer le
"Breakfast" because every breakfast is un vrai atout de nos jours sur le
portée par CEFAM Store. Il s’agira donc de
I am also part of the students' project was born. different. It is necessary to take marché de l’emploi, ainsi que la les élèves, et proposer à court terme une ligne
office; it is here that we organize The purpose into account imperatives such as pédagogie américaine des pro- c’est le cas de de vêtement à l’effigie de l’école,
different evenings. This allows us of this event schedules. We have to find a time fesseurs qui nous accompagnent le dire car avec et sur le long terme d’ouvrir une
to get to know each other better when the dean is available but dans ce processus. un autre élève de boutique E-shop online proposant
between all the promotions.
is to improve also the students. une gamme de vêtements avec
communication Tout cela fait que l’on se sent bien
première année des goodies.
Recently, the "Breakfast" project between our I like having responsibilities because ici car on aime ce que l’on fait. Et Timothée Viltard,
was born. The purpose of this dean, Karine, I contribute in my own way to c’est donc pour cela que la nous avons Avec ce projet, nous voulons rendre
event is to improve communication and the students the well-being of students. I motivation et l’implication viennent décidé de créer les étudiants fiers de leur école car
between our dean, Karine, and advise all future Céfamiens to naturellement lorsqu’il s’agit le CEFAM Store. » elle fait en quelque sorte partie
the students of the various classes.
of the various get involved in an association d’organiser des gros évènements d’eux en jouant un rôle crucial
The concept is simple: once or classes." because it is fantastic! This allows tels que la Networking. Car ces dans leurs vies professionnelles
twice a month we organize a us to have experience in several évènements sont organisés pour nous les élèves, mais aussi sociales.
breakfast between the dean and students. areas, which can be highlighted in an interview donc participer à l’organisation est naturelle.
A new group of students is invited to each for example. De plus, étant une école de commerce Franco-
new session. We can describe this "Breakfast" Concernant la mise en place des journées Américaine, nous nous devions de lancer ce
as a moment of exchange and sharing for I hope that the future Céfamiens will be as concours, tout est fait pour que l’étudiant projet pour renforcer le côté corporate de
everyone. Céfamiens can ask questions to happy as I am at Cefam! passe une bonne journée malgré le stress, car l’école comme l’incarne à la perfection toutes
the dean and discuss various topics. This is Remember: work hard and play hard! on est passé par là aussi et ce n’est pas facile. les universités Américaines.
28 29Singa GUEI Arthur SOUSTELLE
During my freshman year at CEFAM, I noticed and a fashion show. Our first year was a big When I was in my last year of high school, I they were here to talk with us, to meet new
that no event was organized linked to arts and success, and we were very grateful for that knew I wanted to work in Business, but I didn’t people, just like me in a sense.
culture. I am very passionate about the arts, because we were able to gather people know how I would learn it. I only knew I wanted to
especially music and cinema. who may not have had a strong interest in integrate a Business school into my education. During my 48h, I decided to sit the entry exam
arts at first. As the president of the BDA and A colleague of my mother showed us CEFAM. for CEFAM right after. So instead of 48h I did 72h.
During the whole year, I thought about what the founder, a lot of responsibilities come Therefore, I went to the website; I saw CEFAM For the last night, I spent it at Marina’s, in the
could have been done in order to promote arts with this position; however, all members are organized the 48h (CEFAM's open student’s home, which remains one
and culture. Thus, the following very involved in the association house) to discover the school and "At CEFAM, of my most beautiful encounters.
year, I created the BDA which and thanks to a strong team spirit the atmosphere of the school. So, I
"As the president we are able to rely on each other. I found a family: This year, when I arrived at CEFAM, I
means "Bureau des Arts" in French decided to go on and see it with my decided to participate in the 48h
and "Art Office" in English to pro- of the BDA and This year, I want members to be own eyes. the CEFAMILY." but this time I was on the other side,
mote and organize artistic events the founder, even more involved in the associa- as a host and I have no regrets.
in the school. a lot of tion by giving them more respon- During my 48h, I met so many amazing people, This experience is still one of the best.
responsibilities sibilities regarding their interests who all became my friends. In the beginning,
In the beginning, I was very with the BDA. To do so, we will favor I was quiet, but after one day of observation, When I discovered the school, I did not just find
concerned about whether students
come with a larger more inclusive structure I realized one thing: Students were not there where I wanted to study. At CEFAM, I found a
would interested in it because the this position." for the organization. to force me to integrate into the school; family: the CEFAMILY.
school was not used to those
kinds of events. However, many of them By doing so, I am looking for the BDA to remain
contacted me to join the association which a strong association in CEFAM during the
became the actual creation of the BDA. following years because the association
cannot rely on one person, but a team. If the
With the work of everyone, we organized BDA can still exist in five or ten years, I will
cinema sessions, role plays, a karaoke party, consider it a Success Story.
30 31Mathilde Taborda
One unique role that a student can wish for is The main difficulty that I faced in this role was
the title of “President of the BDE” (student life my time management. I needed to manage
association). This role is essential my time between my classes,
in a school as it means working "I need my job, the association and my
with students as a leader and as to manage my personal life. People do not
an administration reference. This time between always realize the responsibilities
title is also very personal; everyone my classes, that come within the title… I
will act differently if they have became more patient, more
the opportunity to become one. At
my job, the rigorous and an active listener!
Cefam it is very important for me association and It was great to have regular
to represent the culture of the my personal life. contact with professionals as it
school as it is mostly inspired by People do not helped me to develop some
our international diversity! always realize the skills – such as communication –
for my future career development.
It feels great to have responsibi-
responsibilities Most importantly, being impli-
lities, to work as a team and that come within cated in the school is essential
to manage a budget, especially the title…" for every student and when I
when students are expecting a officially became president it
lot from you at the end of the year for the was the greatest recognition I could ask for.
annual gala. Go Gamma Phi!
32Erin MONAGHAN
Directrice du Corps Professoral
As Director of Faculty, I am responsible for managing our team of professors. This
includes overseeing their professional development, helping them manage their
relationship with the student body, and advising them on various pedagogical topics
such as classroom management and learning styles.
We also have an active ERASMUS+ program, in which we send our
professors to teach in our partner schools and receive professors
from these institutions as guests lecturers.
This program gives our students access to experts from all around
the world, and it allows our professors to enhance their teaching
skills.
We have partner in the United States, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Ghana,
Kazakhstan, and Russia. Professors
34 35Chris Zanda
Introduction to Financial Accounting,
Introduction to Managerial Finance, George Chryssomalis
Intermediate Managerial Finance Market Research and International Business
Chris is an Illinois native who holds a B.S. and an MBA in Finance, the former George holds an MBA in International Business from McGill University.
from Illinois State University and the latter from DePaul University. He has recently retired from Sanofi Pasteur where he held several senior
positions, including Vice President of New Product Marketing and European
The thing you enjoy most about working Accounting and financial principles are great but Marketing Director.
at CEFAM is… reality needs to be mixed into the equation so
I enjoy watching the students’ progress. When students will be well prepared for their business
What do you think makes Cefam different…? What do I enjoy most…?
they first come to CEFAM their level of English careers. And remember “Excel is your friend!”
A couple of things stand out for me. The faculty The atmosphere and sense of community that
is basic and they are often timid; but, when
has extensive professional experience which we runs across the students, the professors and
they leave they are confident, dynamic & ready What do you think makes CEFAM different
build into and transmit during our classes. This the administration. Cefam's goal is to prepare
to conquer the business world! from other business schools?
way, students benefit from both theory and and support students in their quest to be
The relationships, the administration, teachers
practical application of what they are studying. effective young professionals in a North
How have you been able to bring & students know each other well and everyone
What makes this even more interesting is what I American & international business setting and
your professional experience to your classes? is friendly and accessible. CEFAM is a very
call "professor-student proximity". Classes are it's nice to part of that collective dynamic.
I discuss how the “real world” works using positive environment that feeds on watching
the right size which allows for more interaction
financial analysis, financial planning, auditing and students grow: not many schools offer “office
between students & professors and we all keep
sometimes professional careers/relationships. hours” to help students progress!
office hours to work with students individually.
All this makes for a constructive and enriching
learning experience.
36 37Jennifer Orth-Veillon Julie Bosc
American Literature, Public Speaking,
Intellectual Heritage and Public Speaking Principles of Management and Organizational Policy
Jennifer A. Orth-Veillon holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Emory Julie is a French native who became a citizen of the world at a young age, growing
University. She specializes in the literature of war and the experience of the up in the Gulf region and South East Asia and attending international schools.
American veteran. She has led writing workshops for veterans on university She holds a Bachelor in applied foreign languages and Marketing/Communication,
campuses and has taught over twenty courses on different modes and mediums and an MBA with a focus on marketing. She has almost 10 years of professional
for war veteran memoirs. In her teaching, writing, and research, she seeks to experience in marketing and management.
understand the complexity of war through its shifting place in cultural memory
and history. She is also the curator and editor of the Official United States What do you think makes CEFAM different What is your favorite class to teach?
World War One Centennial Commission’ “WWrite Blog: Exploring the Influence from other business schools? My favorite class to teach is organizational
of WWI on Contemporary Writing and Scholarship.” CEFAM has a unique identity. The American behavior. I find the subject fascinating and
culture highly influences the pedagogical the notions learned in class are useful for both
approach, which is student-centered and their future professional and personal life.
What is your favorite class to teach? I think I really understand the complexities benevolent. Organizational behavior helps students under-
I love my American Literature class, ENG 230, and, yes, even the joys of writing in general The environment is positive with great com- stand how to manage individuals efficiently, but
because I get a chance to introduce students to and, more specifically, writing in another munication between teachers, students and it also encourages them to introspect and
the fascinating world of America’s best short language. I think my experience as a writer the administration team. better understand themselves as individuals.
stories, plays, poems, essays, and novels. The allows me to empathize with them and to better
survey approach allows the students to get a communicate that writing is a long process How have you been able to bring What do you enjoy most about working
little taste of the incredible variety that the that takes work. No one writes a prize-winning your professional experience to your classes? at CEFAM?
constantly-expanding American canon offers. essay the first time around. Good writing requires I managed an international team for many There are many things I enjoy about working
I think all students find at least one author lots of revision, many drafts, and, sometimes, years as a Marketing and Business Development at CEFAM, it’s hard to pick one!
they get excited about. The most interesting starting over. It’s painful, but I know that students Director. I use this experience to give my students • I appreciate the organization and the
part is watching students make connections are very proud of well-written work in the end. a realistic approach to management and relationship with the administrative team
between the literature and issues they are It’s worth it! prepare them in the best possible way for their and the faculty.
studying in their other class like history, eco- imminent entry into the professional world. • The students are internationally oriented,
nomics, art history, and finance. They get to see What do you enjoy most about working driven and well behaved. They learn fast
that literature has not only shaped American at CEFAM? and it is the greatest satisfaction to watch
artistic culture; it has also shaped American I really enjoy the relationships I have been them evolve and grow.
thought and ideals, which applies to every able to develop with my colleagues and the • T he international environment at CEFAM
discipline we study here at CEFAM. students. We are small, but we are dedicated reminds me of my own studies I enjoyed so
and competent! I feel that my fellow professors much, so I guess I feel at home!
Have you been able to bring any professional sincerely desire success for their students
experience to your classes? and are willing to work hard with them to
I have always been a teacher of literature and achieve it. It’s a positive, nurturing professional
communication. I am also a professional non- atmosphere, which is something that I haven’t
fiction and fiction writer. I’ve written two Master’s found teaching in other universities. In turn, the
Degrees, one doctoral thesis, a novel, many students also want to work hard to achieve
essays, and short stories – in English, my native good things. I like to see all of the smiles around
language, and in French, my second language. the campus.
38 39Raluca Mărginaș Diane Sklar
English Composition I & II Business Computer Applications
Raluca’s research and teaching experience is anchored in literature, language, Diane holds an MBA from New York University in Computer Applications and
and pop culture. More precisely, a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, an M.A in Information Systems and a BA in English Literature and Art History from the
History of Images-History of Ideas, and a B.A in Romanian-English Literary State University of New York at Albany. She has specialized in implementing
and Linguistic Studies from Babeș-Bolyai University. She was interested to crime detection analytics and case management projects in Anti-Money
find out when academic theory, comments, rigorous methods and ideas Laundering and Fraud.
matter in the real world so her studies went further in developing skills
and competencies through formal and non-formal learning and in applying What do you think makes CEFAM different How have you been able to bring
them in cultural mediation programs. from other business schools? your professional experience to your classes?
CEFAM has a rich technology Platform. The My mission is to teach students how to use basic
campus has many classrooms that are business software to be as efficient as possible.
The thing you enjoy most about working How have you been able to bring
equipped with as many as 30 computer In the business world we say time is money.
at CEFAM is… your professional experience to your classes?
workstations so that each student can work I give students techniques that will give them
• The international context in which students Consistently with the perspectives of formal
individually on computer projects, or work in a boost in productivity, like organizing their
exercise their flexibility and their world views and non-formal methodology, my objective is to
teams as necessary. Software products are email inbox, maintaining their calendars, using
for life-long learning. benefit students educationally, linguistically
available in French and English so that inter- common keyboard shortcuts and using Excel
• The collaboration among teachers. and culturally, under the English Composition
national students can use the interface they to do all kinds of calculations on large volumes
• The curiosity of first year students. umbrella. That is, to immerse them in the entire
are most comfortable with. Recently, a new of data. With these skills in their toolbox,
• T heir willingness to participate in cultural process, the renegotiated space where they are
building opened and it's great to be able to students can hit the ground running in their first
enhancement, personal development and able to create together a well-crafted essay.
teach in a sparkling new facility. internships and first paid positions.
foreign language proficiency.
Working with a group’s dynamics I focus on
creating a shared identity and sense of
belonging by bringing students from diverse
linguistic and cultural backgrounds while
advancing awareness and literary knowledge.
40 41Germain LAMBERT
Head of Corporate Relations
How to describe what I do as the Head of Corporate Relations in a nutshell?
If I were to summarize it very succinctly, I would say that my goal is
to help students to evolve from being Freshmen to professionals.
I am constantly working closely with professionals to understand
their needs and make sure our students are ready to face the
“after-graduation-world”.
In order to do that, my team and I organize a dozen workshops a
year to prepare them for the job market.
These workshops include, CV writing, job interview simulations,
Internships
personal branding, professional and personal development amongst
others.
Finally, they will have to do two internships while they are with us:
the first one at the end of the first year and the second between
the second and third year. These work experiences are really what
drive our students to become true professionals.
Once they leave CEFAM and they graduate, they all become part
of the big CEFAM Alumni family.
This network represents 1 300 Alumni spread across 70 countries and
Cefamiens can rely on it to discuss their own professional projects.
It is very special to be able to work with students for the three
years they spend in Lyon and then be able to see what they become
after they leave us.
It is truly rewarding to witness the relationships between Cefamiens
and the school lasting for so long.
42 43Amélie ROUGERON Elsa GUILLON
London Chamber of Commerce Soletanche Bachy
London, United Kingdom Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande
I applied to the London Chamber of Commerce, member sponsoring a new member) in order J’ai réalisé mon stage de 6 mois en finance Surfer les soirs de semaine, découvrir les
with the support of Caroline Delacroix, who is to maximize the membership. à Auckland (Nouvelle-Zélande), au sein de paysages mythiques de films, ou encore dormir
responsible for relations with companies Soletanche Bachy, branche de Vinci Construction. à la belle étoile ont été les points clés de mon
at CEFAM. The deposition and the study of I really enjoyed being in a friendly working expérience.
my resume were followed by a telephone environment with an open minded and available Cette expérience représentait pour moi de
interview during summer 2017 in the City of team. I was quickly considered as an employee nombreux challenges et j’en suis définitivement Pour moi, ce fût comme vivre au paradis et je
London. and have participated in prestigious sortie grandie. n’hésiterais pas une seule seconde
events. London is a tremendous city! à repartir dès demain.
"I was quickly « Ce stage
The company is the biggest issuer J’étais en charge du suivi de
in the UK. It provides services to considered It’s been a global and complete l’avancement des coûts liés aux m’a permis Bien que mon expérience fût extrê-
more than 2500 of its network as an employee experience. I learnt to be pro- différents projets. J’ai également d’appliquer mement enrichissante dans tous
members like events offers, legal and have fessional (language, dress code, élaboré des programmes de les nombreuses les domaines, la qualité de vie
advice, HR, exports, doc delivery participated time management…) The total im- budgétisation ainsi que les résultats connaissances néo-zélandaise m’a permis de
and promotion members’ business. mersion made me learn quickly, des comptes afin de procéder à voir le monde autrement.
in prestigious acquises
I improved my English… to give un audit.
I had to update CRM, to do admi- events." yourself at 2000%, because we au CEFAM.» En d’autres mots, décrocher ce
nistrative tasks, organize meetings, can meet great people who can Ce stage m’a permis d’appliquer au stage et vivre au rythme de
and analyze competitors. And also, I had help us for future job research, and live the monde réel les nombreuses connaissances ce merveilleux pays fût la meilleure des
to manage the ambassador program (an old experience abroad fully. en comptabilité et finance acquises au CEFAM. expériences.
44 45Arthur NAULIN Nathan DE OLIVEIRA
Assistant Commercial / Sales Assistant KIMAL PLC
Live! by GL Events Birmingham, United-Kingdom
J’ai trouvé mon stage chez GL Events en participer à l’événement sur place. Je me At the end of my second year, I was looking for a and websites into French and took part in
cherchant sur Indeed et sur l’espace entreprise suis vu confier d’importantes responsabilités fulfilling experience abroad, targeting English meetings with managers and directors to
du CEFAM. J’ai d’abord eu une conversation montrant la confiance que m’accordait l’agence. speaking countries. Looking at potential offers in learn more about how to run a business. I
téléphonique qui m’a permis d’obtenir un the UK via LinkedIn and www.internship-uk.com, also had the opportunity to shadow Sales
entretien avec mon futur maître de stage. J’ai également participé à la commercialisation I was delighted when I got in touch with Kimal’s Representatives several times through their
Celui-ci m’a rappelé le soir-même et le lundi de l’événement EVS32 (Electric Vehicle Sympo- Marketing Manager, Ruth Clarke, who accepted meetings and business reviews with nurses
suivant je commençais mon stage au sein du sium & Exhibition) qui aura lieu dans le Hall 6 my application. and consultants in Hospitals.
leader mondial de l’événementiel. En 2018, de Eurexpo Lyon du 19 au 22 mai 2019. Il s’agit
GL Events a dépassé le milliard d’Euros de d’un événement international sur la mobilité Kimal is a family owned company and profit This internship was useful both on a profes-
chiffre d’affaires. électrique. Cet événement rassemblera la making organization distributing sional and personal level. I had
grande famille des mobilités non carbonées, Specialized Procedure Packs the chance to live in England for
GL Events comprend 3 pôles d’expertises : des voitures électriques aux trottinettes and Vascular Access devices "Learning 6 months, learning a lot about the
• GL Events Venues qui gère un réseau de électriques, en passant par les fabricants de mainly across the UK, Europe from experts country’s culture and people. The
40 sites d’événementiel en France et dans batteries et de bornes de recharge, tous seront and the Middle-East. and people working environment was pleasant
le monde ; présents lors de la 32e édition de Founded in 1964 by George and committed to and serious. People were very
• GL Events Exhibition qui est le l’EVS. L’événement s’organise alter- Diana Press, the company is now professional and dedicated to
their work
pôle dédié à l’Organisation nativement entre l’Europe, l’Asie et managed by their son Alan whose their work while visitors coming
de salons professionnels et
« Cela m’a permis l’Amérique du Nord. Ce symposium passion for the medical sector was a great into the company or my department
grand public en France et à d’acquérir est organisé avec l’AVERE et l’AVERE and innovation has been widely chance for me." could notice the family aspect of
l’International ; de nouvelles France et en collaboration avec spread among all the employees. the company and the positive
• GL Events Live qui a pour vocation compétences la WEVA (World Electric Vehicle mind-set of every employee. On
d’accompagner les entreprises professionnelles. » Association). I spent most of my time in the Marketing a personal level, I managed to forge long-
annonceurs, les institutions et Department while working also with people lasting relationships with several co-workers
collectivités, ainsi que les orga- Ce stage fut très enrichissant from operations, finance and sales. My role was with whom I am still in contact with and
nisateurs d’événements dans professionnellement car cela m’a to assist the Marketing team in developing tripled my LinkedIn contact list. Looking
la stratégie, la conception et la mise en permis d’acquérir de nouvelles compétences Kimal’s brand image worldwide, learning about back, learning from experts and people
œuvre de leurs événements. professionnelles comme l’autonomie, la the sales representative job and acquiring committed to their work was a great oppor-
confiance en moi, et le phoning qui sont très knowledge about the medical sector and how tunity for me and will be useful for the rest of
Ma mission consistait à vendre ou à aider à importants dans le poste de commercial to run a company. I translated applications my professional career.
vendre des stands, des mètres carrés, lors de événementiel. Il fut également enrichissant
congrès et salons organisés par l’agence. J’ai personnellement car j’ai eu la chance de
eu la responsabilité de trouver un partenariat travailler au sein d’une équipe soudée qui
en lien avec le Golf pour le congrès de la a su me faire partager leurs expériences
SFAR (Société Française d’Anesthésie et de professionnelles et m’intégrer comme un
Réanimation). Ce congrès permet à l’agence membre de l’équipe commerciale. Mon stage
de réaliser un chiffre d’affaires de 2 290 000 €. s’étant terminé le 20 décembre, l’équipe
Cet événement a eu lieu au Palais des Congrès, d’EVS32 tient quand même à me faire parti-
porte Maillot, de Paris du 27 au 29 septembre ciper à l’événement qui se tiendra au mois
2018. J’ai également eu l’opportunité de de mai 2019.
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