An international career path that promotes student mobility
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- A career shaped by international experience
- Developing international mobility at CESI
- Travelling to find new opportunities
After more than twenty years of experience in international relations, a return to France and an experience at Google, Laurianne joined CESI to contribute to the development of student mobility. Here’s a look back at her career path and ambitions.
A career shaped by international experience
“I have always worked in a multicultural environment,“she says. After 15 years in Scotland, where she held key positions in the Scottish Government and at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, she supported thousands of international students in their mobility: managing visas, welcoming families, promoting universities… “My role was to be a facilitator, making the experience as smooth as possible for students from all over the world.”
On her return to France, she continued her commitment to higher education by working for a foundation dedicated to management sciences. Her goal? To help schools like HEC expand their presence in Africa. “Education is a powerful lever for the future and contributing to its international reach has always been at the heart of my motivations.”
However, the desire to explore new horizons led her to reinvent herself. She returned to her studies on the side, juggling evening classes and weekend revision sessions. She then joined Google‘s HR department, managing apprenticeship contracts and trainings. “It was an exciting experience, but I missed the higher education sector.” That’s how she found her way to CESI, where she has rediscovered the international dynamic that drives her so much.
Developing international mobility at CESI
Now in charge of developing international partnerships, her scope covers Asia (China, Japan, India), West Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. “I work on establishing collaborations with partner universities and schools while supporting mobility coordinators in Île-de-France.” She also assists international students with their integration, welcoming them and providing administrative support.
Travelling to find new opportunities
The next few weeks promise to be packed with meetings. “At the beginning of March, I’ll be travelling to Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and then Senegal to strengthen our partnerships and develop preparatory programs.” Other trips are planned, including to China, where collaborations with Campus France and local institutions are under discussion.
Between academic projects and strategic development, Laurianne puts all her expertise at the service of CESI to support students in their international careers and open new perspectives for the school. “Facilitating mobility means giving students the key to success in a globalized world.” It is a mission that she carries out with passion and commitment.
International mobility is a key value at CESI. Find out more about Ruth Lied, Head of International Relations at CESI, Northwest Regional Directorate.