A testimonial and encounter with Audrey Hyvoz.
A second-year student at Digital Campus on the Campus du Millénaire in Montpellier, she kindly agreed to meet us and share her atypical and inspiring journey.
Tell me about your journey at the Campus du Millénaire in Montpellier?
My path is a bit unconventional! I was all set to start at a school that ultimately closed its doors for good, so I had to look for an equivalent programme. That's how I discovered ESARC. I joined the Campus du Millénaire through ESARC, enrolling in a BTS NDRC programme. Once I was in, I realised it wasn't really what I wanted to do... But I was lucky to be part of a multi-brand campus, and that's how I met Morgan Martin, a visiting instructor on the campus, including at Digital Campus. We talked about my background, my interests, and my aspirations, and we concluded that I had the right profile for Digital Campus. I then met Lucie Delplanque, Head of Academic Performance, who conducted my admissions interview — and that's how I ultimately joined the Digital Campus cohort.
What do you enjoy most about your programme at Digital Campus?
Everything! There are several things I love about my programme, but I think the first thing I'd mention is the projects.
The year is structured around different projects (hackathon, business game, business project, grand project, etc.), which keeps things dynamic and, above all, keeps us grounded in the real world. Most of the projects we work on are directly linked to real business challenges, which gives us hands-on experience and helps us become more professional.
Naturally, the second thing I'd highlight is the focus on professional development. Working with companies through projects, but also through our work-study (alternance) contract, and having industry professionals as instructors — not traditional teachers — who are passionate about their field. This gives us well-rounded courses that cover both theory, practice, and the realities of the job market.
Finally, I'd say the diversity of profiles within the cohorts, which allows us to mix with different year groups. This is a huge advantage on projects, and also on a personal level — it opens your mind and gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas with very different kinds of people, which is incredibly enriching!
Is there a project that you particularly enjoyed?
Yes! Even though I enjoyed many of them, there's one in particular that stands out. It's the Grand Project from 2022, which was for a festival — the Waya Festival.
Unfortunately the project never came to fruition, but we worked on it for 6 months. We developed the festival's entire global strategy, and that was really great.
A final word for future students?
I'd say it's a comprehensive programme that gives you all the foundations you need to succeed, and that anything is possible for those who truly want it!