The student road trip 2.0 at Université Paris-Saclay: strengthening the EUGLOH student community
From 10 to 12 April 2025, Université Paris-Saclay had the pleasure of hosting the fifth edition of the EUGLOH Student Road Trip, a key event within the alliance’s Campus Life strategy.
This annual, student-led initiative brings together representatives from the alliance’s Local Student Boards (student representative bodies at each EUGLOH member university) to promote collaboration, cultural exchange, and student leadership across Europe.
The event brought together student representatives from the universities of Porto, Hamburg, Munich, Szeged, Lund, Alcalá, and Paris-Saclay, who all took part in a series of workshops, training sessions, and discussions about student collaboration. The sessions focused on student engagement, conflict management, and how to build meaningful, European cross-campus connections. The workshops provided a platform for students to share experiences and best practices, strengthening their roles as active contributors to both local and international university life.
Student ambassadors from the Department for Student Life and Equal Opportunities (DVEEC) at Université Paris-Saclay presented the university’s vibrant campus life, supported by over 600 student associations. The ambassadors highlighted services and initiatives designed to enhance student well-being, integration, and academic success, offering valuable insights into how Paris-Saclay nurtures a dynamic and inclusive campus environment.
In addition to the training sessions, participants had the opportunity to visit the Orsay Valley and Saclay Plateau campuses, reflecting the diversity of university spaces. In addition, an exciting cultural programme was organised with the support of the EUGLOH Cultural Corridors initiative - an innovative project aimed at promoting student creativity and civic engagement through sustainable connections between universities and local communities. Highlights of the cultural programme included a theatre performance of “How to Become a Parisian in One Hour?” at the Théâtre des Nouveautés, a visit to the Louvre Museum, and a boat tour along the Seine on the iconic Bateaux Mouches.
As Maria Rakotoarison, EUGLOH Student Ambassador at Université Paris-Saclay, shared:
Although I am from Paris-Saclay, I felt as if I had visited all of the universities in the EUGLOH alliance during this road trip. It was an exchange that was interesting not only on a cultural and professional level, but also personally. It’s an event that has truly marked my journey with EUGLOH. Thank you for this opportunity, I’m looking forward to discovering what comes next!
The Student Road Trip 2.0 was a resounding success, providing a unique platform for students to collaborate, exchange ideas, and immerse themselves in cultural life at Université Paris-Saclay and in France. The event not only deepened the sense of community within the EUGLOH network but also emphasised the importance of student involvement in shaping the future of higher education.
If you are interested in joining the EUGLOH Local Student Board at Université Paris-Saclay, you can register via this form.