Every morning, behind the town hall, students connect to universities and schools across France. On screen, classes. In the room, a work environment, advice, and a reassuring presence.
Choosing the Campus connecté often means avoiding a forced departure. It allows individuals to stay close to family, continue sports activities, maintain employment, or pursue training not available locally. The profiles are diverse: some begin their studies after the baccalaureate, others continue a degree, change direction, prepare for a competitive exam, or resume studies after several years of professional life.
Certified by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the program has welcomed over 130 students since its opening. It is not tied to any specific university or school; any distance-accessible post-baccalaureate program can be followed there.
Success in distance learning requires organization, which is where the Campus connecté team intervenes. Two tutors support students daily: time management, platform navigation, internship search, exam preparation, or administrative procedures. This is invaluable support when following a course without lecture halls or classrooms.
“"Our role is to give them the keys to succeed and gradually lead them towards autonomy, but never to do it for them. We adjust the approach based on the student."
Mock exams, preparation for oral presentations, individual appointments, or group workshops complement this personalized support. Emma Ciscard, 21 when she joined for a marketing and communication course, shares: 'It allowed me to pursue my projects without abandoning them for a week each month and to be much more flexible.' She found her rhythm and, two years later, with her diploma in hand, now works at the Departmental Council, where she had completed her internship.
Marilou was looking for a work environment for her return to studies. 'I was looking for a place to put my laptop and work. I was afraid the setting would be too rigid, but in the end, you keep a lot of freedom,' she explains. She found more than just an office and internet connection; lunches, workshops, events, or simple discussions gradually create a small campus life, breaking the isolation sometimes associated with distance learning.
The support extends beyond coursework, covering internships, work-study programs, professional projects, and daily life. The Campus acts as a link to local resources. The partnership with the University of Limoges notably provides access to the library, the Crous restaurant, the student health service, and the SUAPS sports activities. Depending on their situation, some may also benefit from the social grocery store of the CCAS.
The Campus connecté is located at 4 rue Marie-Rose-Guillot in Brive. It is free and accessible without age restrictions. Registrations are possible year-round, subject to available places.
