First of all, the episode of the parade
Every year on July 14 (French National Day), May 8 (Armistice Day of World War II), June165438+1October1Day (Armistice Day of World War I), a phalanx of students from the Institute of Technology walks in the Champs. Before 1994, this parade was an opportunity to joke (often about current politics). According to tradition, students can also leave all kinds of things in the parade to disturb the St. Cyril Military Academy (another school that trains officers for the French gendarmerie). Now their teams have been staggered to avoid such an accident. The organizers of the parade will try their best to stop these riots.
The following are the things that Polytechnic Square once passed through in the parade:
1983165438+1October 1 1: sunglasses.
1991July 14: a pile of cress (the name of the French prime minister at that time was cresson, which means cress in French).
1July 992 14: Blue scarf (at that time, it was the referendum on the Maastricht Treaty of EU integration, and blue was the color of the EU flag).
1994 July 14: Red Ribbon (symbolizing anti-AIDS action)
Second, the "tailor line"
At one time, after the results of the competition were announced, the school measured the students and asked them to order uniforms. Only students who can be admitted can go to see the tailor. Therefore, the admission score line is called the "tailor line": only those whose total score exceeds this line can go to the tailor and order this prestigious uniform.
Third, sports associations.
Various sports activities have organized many sports events that are open to the outside world. For example, the famous Le Challenge International D 'Escrime de l 'e Cole Polytechnic, as well as Le Tournoi de Judo de l 'e Cole Technology, Le Raid Polytechnic, les 24 heures Natation and X International Equestrian Obstacle Race. , the University Sports League (Le Tournoi Sportif des Grandes é Coles de la dé defense) under the Ministry of National Defense, the University World Cup Regatta (SYWoC) and so on.
Fourth, the "gamma point" party.
Every June, a gala called "Gamma Point" is held on the campus of the Institute of Technology, mainly attended by 4,000 to 8,000 college students from ile-de-france. This gathering, organized entirely by students at school, is usually considered as one of the most important gatherings for college students in France.
The "gamma point" in history refers to the moment when the sun directly hits the equator at the vernal equinox. 186 1 year, a student named Emile Lemmon first came up with such a ceremony: marching on campus for the glory of the sun. Later, this tradition was forgotten, and only the name "gamma point" survived.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) X ball
Every year, the old graduates association of the comprehensive technical college organizes an X dance with the students in school. Balls are usually held at the Paris Opera House and sponsored by the French President. As an important activity of nightlife in Paris, X-ball attracts many celebrities every year. This is an ancient school tradition, because the first dance can be traced back to 1879.
Sixth, college students' entrepreneurship.
The student enterprise of this school is called "XProjets".
XProjets is a member of the French College Students Enterprise Association. It does different tasks in many different fields (engineering, computer, consulting, etc.). ), so that students can apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned to specific practical situations.
XProjets was founded in 198 1, and then the society "X Enterprise" was established. Later, Enterprise X went out independently and organized an "X Forum" once a year. This forum is one of the largest forums for university students.
Seven. X- passion magazine
X-Passion is an electronic magazine written, typeset and designed by students themselves. Magazine articles either describe all aspects of students' lives or cover a wider range of topics. X-Passion is published three times a year, and each issue contains one or several topics. For example, recent topics include: Rene Girard, evil, the Mediterranean, movies, opera and so on. It can be seen that this magazine contains a wide range of information and analysis, from history, literature, philosophy and art to sports and science. It shows students' hobbies, some of which are very in-depth and professional. Magazines also introduce some politicians, intellectuals or artists to readers.