ESSEC Asia-Pacific’s dynamic campus environment thrives on the diverse extracurricular activities available to Master’s and Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) students. This unique intermix creates an inclusive atmosphere that encourages collaboration across programs and backgrounds.

Students actively participate in established clubs or take initiative to launch new ones, with comprehensive support from the Academic Affairs team.

These student-led organizations serve as vital platforms for pursuing personal interests while fostering cross-cultural connections, enhancing teamwork skills, and building a strong sense of community that defines the ESSEC experience.

Student Council Drives Campus Unity

The Student Council is a cornerstone of campus life, with dedicated members like Shao Chun Chuang leading transformative initiatives.

Shao Chun spearheaded the Year 1 excursion trip to Tioman Island, Malaysia in 2024, continuing ESSEC’s long-standing tradition where second-year students organize induction trips for incoming cohorts.

“ESSEC’s excursions are vital for shaping students beyond academics, exposing them to diverse cultures from the start and reinforcing the school’s multicultural inclusivity through immersive experiences,” says Shao Chun.

These carefully planned experiences, from team-building activities to cultural exploration, embody ESSEC’s core values of humanism, openness, and creativity.

The Council’s primary role involves organizing student life events that help newcomers integrate into the ESSEC community, creating lasting bonds far beyond academic pursuits.

Class Representatives Shape Student Experience

Class Representatives are essential for connecting students with the administration, ensuring student needs are heard and addressed effectively.

These roles provide valuable leadership experience and contribute significantly to a positive campus environment.

Marie Helle, an ESSEC GBBA alumna from France, exemplifies this leadership opportunity: “Nominated by peers as a Class Representative, I gathered student feedback on courses, teaching, and workload, developing leadership skills through discussions with Academic Affairs to enhance student welfare.”

Marie’s experience demonstrates how these positions offer invaluable development opportunities, allowing students to enhance their organizational skills while directly impacting their peers’ university experience and fostering an inclusive environment where every voice matters.

Professional Development Through Student Organizations

ESSEC Junior Development Singapore showcases the strong entrepreneurial drive present on campus. This student-led consulting association offers practical business experience by working with real clients, mirroring the establishment of an authentic company.

Through collaborations, students develop skills in areas like market research and communication planning, preparing them for future consulting and business development careers.

Asad Mohamed, a student from Singapore, highlights this growth opportunity: “I helped set up ESSEC Junior Development Singapore, which entailed getting clients for us to consult. Besides learning about consulting, the experience is like setting up an honest company.”

This student-run consulting association provides hands-on business experience while serving real clients.

Through partnerships with digital consultancy Kanbios and ESSEC Ventures incubator, students gain expertise in competitive benchmarking, market research, and communication planning, preparing them for successful consulting and business development careers.

Student life at ESSEC Asia-Pacific extends far beyond traditional classroom learning, offering a comprehensive ecosystem where leadership, cultural exchange, and professional development converge.

Students actively shape their educational journey through Student Council initiatives, Class Representative roles, or entrepreneurial ventures like ESSEC Junior Development while building lifelong connections.

This vibrant extracurricular environment ensures that every student, regardless of their program or background, finds opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to the thriving ESSEC community that continues to evolve with each new cohort.