5 (big) problems Students live everyday

More and more solutions appear every day in the world of Education, in Higher Education. Nevertheless, the main actors in this universe, the students, are still victims of a number of problems. Some are social, others have to do with pedagogy, others are budgetary.

Here are 5 recurring issues in student life.

Stress

This is not new, the stress among students of Higher Education is felt by all and significantly. For example, 58% of French students who claim to experience regular stress peaks and sleep disorders, 80% in the United Kingdom.

The problem is that these numbers do not change, or go from bad to worse. The source of this disorder is structural, inherent in the system of Higher Education. In fact, according to a study, 94% of students in a stressful situation say that exams are the cause followed by studies and then their professional orientation.

So there is a problem here. Huge social pressure put on the shoulders of students in relation to career, employment, success in a great competition against others. The note is in the centre, learning well seen, but optional? This is changing and what is certain is that universities and schools will have to make profound changes.

According to a study conducted in March 2018 and relayed by Le Monde by the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance, it is almost 88% of 15-24-year-olds who report lack of sleep. 38% sleep less than seven hours a night while they need at least eight. This is problematic and it has a lot of repercussions on health.

A problem that is also a repercussion of stress due to exams and grades and to social and academic pressure, but not that. The use of digital technology before sleep causes many students to experiment with nights that are too short, promote a regular sleep disorder and an absence in class.

Add to that the abuse of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and we are in a vicious circle. What to do to remedy this? Sport, less digital replaced by meditation, before sleep or in the day. Also, it would be very interesting for schools and universities to promote the practice of meditation during study days and especially during exam periods.

The benefits of meditation are multiple: well-being, balance, better health, increased concentration of concentration, control of emotions, self-understanding … Meditation is an art open to all!

Budget

Classic. We all knew « student shitty moments ». Often short of money, a lot of pressure, what to do?

The question of the budget, also called financial stress, is « a feeling of not having control over one’s financial situation, accompanied by discouragement, helplessness and distress, » as defined by the Université de Moncton. The problem is that this simple feeling is one of the causes of intense stress, bad sleep, loss of appetite and indirectly abandonment.

The feeling is known yet the situation is more and more alarming. According to the SMEREP (Mutualist Society of Students of the Paris Region), students live less well than five years ago and hygiene takes a hit especially because of … stress.

Real support for independent student support organizations must be provided to promote prevention and support for students in need; social and economic support.

Social link

We leave the structural problems for a problem, less, but equally impacting. Making friends is simple for some, rather complicated for others. Loneliness does have an impact on depression and academic success.

On the other hand, some social connections can be toxic. We are thinking here of the impact of fraternities and of certain abuses, notably hazing, of which some of their members and new members are victims.

This does not mean that student events are harmful, on the contrary, they are the lungs of student life. It is simply necessary to create an atmosphere of discovery and well-being among students.

The future

Which orientation? What professional future? Where to go? Can we change direction during his studies? Just as many questions that strongly tease our students. Well Named.

The immense pressure on the professional choice is insane, so much so that it ends up affecting the genres, the sex of the students. We lose outright any connection to learning.

Here’s the proof: in marketing, you will see more women, in engineering and finance, more men. Another point, the notes. Grades have become such a problem that learners prefer to head to a course where grades will be easier to get rather than a course that really interests them.

All this to promote maximum first job just after their studies. It is therefore extremely important to review these models and offer better orientations at university and from high school! Similarly, it is now urgent to stop the links between studies and genres.

And you? What do you think? Are there any other problems? What are the solutions to solve them? We start the debate!

Towards a 100% digital driving licence: challenges and prospects

25 juillet 2025

Created in 1893, the driving test remains a step towards freedom for young people in France and Europe. The driving test has undergone a number of changes in recent years. New locations for driving tests have been created, with private partners, creating opportunities for cheating. But it is above all digitisation that has taken on great importance throughout the driving test. With a European objective for 2030: the digital driving licence. Here are some explanations. New places to take the Highway Code test Since 2016, the theory test has undergone a real revolution. The theory test for the driving licence has been entrusted to 5 private operators approved by the Ministry of the Interior. You will be familiar with La Poste, but there are also Bureau Veritas and Dekra. There are several reasons for this choice. Reduced waiting times Candidates had to wait several weeks to take the test because of a lack of available places. This solution makes it possible to increase the number of examination centres and improve waiting times. Licence inspectors released By outsourcing the theory part, inspectors can concentrate more on the practical test (driving). An efficient territorial network Private operators are opening new centres in areas that were previously poorly served. This improves geographical accessibility for all applicants. Modernising examinations Private operators have introduced digital tools to efficiently manage the organisation of examinations. Slots can be booked online and results can be accessed quickly on the internet. Fraudulent practices in the new driving test centres While the increase in the number of test centres has enabled many candidates to obtain their Highway Code, it has also created what some describe as massive fraud. Numerous publications on social networks are offering people the chance to obtain their driving licence for around a hundred euros. Without going anywhere. Accomplice examiners allow an individual who knows the Highway Code well to take the test in place of the person who has registered. A few hours later, the pass certificate is sent so that the candidate can go to a driving school for the practical part of the test. It was at this stage that the cheating was revealed. In fact, despite the certificate of passing the Highway Code, the candidates had not mastered the basics, such as giving way to the right! These warnings from driving school managers led the authorities to set out on the hunt for cheats, using the Polex tool (exam police). Using artificial intelligence, it detects anomalies such as abnormally high pass rates in certain centres. A high-performance tool to help digitise driving licences in complete security While the digitisation of driving licences is inevitable, the current system is showing its limitations. These are the findings of a report on the French TV programme Envoyé Spécial. The security of online and face-to-face tests is a decisive factor in the continued modernisation of the driving test. TestWe can provide genuine technical and human guarantees. The platform is a leader in the management of face-to-face and remote examinations. It can easily support the transition to more secure but also more accessible examinations. For several years now, TestWe has been demonstrating its ability to prevent cheating situations, such as the use of AI during assessments. A European commitment to a digital driving licence by 2030 France is not alone in wanting to modernise its driving licence: Europe wants to introduce a digital licence, accessible via mobile phone. An agreement to this effect was reached on 25/03/2025. In addition to this technological advance, new rules will be applied, such as : – Training on the use of mobile phones and driving in dangerous conditions; – A 15-year validity period for motorbike and car licences. Europeans have chosen to make life easier for their citizens. They have adopted an arsenal of rules to improve road safety with a Vision Zero strategy: fewer road accidents, fewer people injured or killed on the roads. A website to help you obtain a driving licence The French authorities have set up a website to support driving licence applicants. From registering for the driving test to renewing the document, you can track the progress of your application. The site is also connected to other government platforms, such as those for car registration, passports and identity cards.

Baccalauréat 2025: complete digitisation of the registration and marking process

24 juin 2025

The application process for the 2025 baccalauréat in France is entirely digital, as is the management of examination papers and corrections. This is just one example of the extent to which the education sector is speeding up its digital transformation, moving towards simpler, more reliable processes for schools and candidates alike. Digitising the baccalauréat: the challenges of reliability and accessibility A single platform from registration to consultation of copies In France, the Cyclades (Cycles automatisés des examens et concours) platform manages registrations and the organisation of examinations, particularly the bac. It has been in place since 2020. Each candidate creates an account to access the various features of the platform, such as registering for tests or consulting their bac papers. Once the papers have been handed in, the school headmaster takes charge of scanning them. The markers then mark the anonymised papers. Please note: only free candidates need register for the bac via Cyclades. For students attending school, it is the school that manages registrations. Simpler, more secure paperless procedures The advantages of these digital procedures for the baccalauréat benefit everyone, schools and students alike. For candidates, using a single platform means that all the procedures can be carried out in one place, taking into account the difficulties associated with the digital divide. For this reason, the designers of Cyclades have made it accessible on all types of device (computer, tablet and smartphone). As far as schools are concerned, digitisation reduces input errors and saves a considerable amount of time. Finally, the platform is completely secure and compliant with the RGPD (General Data Protection Regulation). TestWe also offers all these features with its secure remote examination tool. The digital transformation of the education sector: a process that is gathering pace The digitisation of national examinations is gaining ground around the world While the digital transformation of the bac has been gradual in France, with a final burst of speed after the Covid-19 pandemic, Anglo-Saxon countries have taken the lead. Registration for national examinations has been digital since the 2000s in the UK and the US. And the progress continues! More recent examples include Morocco, which has announced the complete digitisation of application procedures for the 2025 bac. From now on, Moroccan candidates who are enrolled in school and those who are not will also have to use a dedicated platform to validate their registration for the exam.more: Baccalauréat 2025: Candidates asked to check and validate their information online. What if it were possible to take the baccalauréat online and at a distance? In the wake of digital enrolment, countries such as Estonia and Finland allow certain national examinations to be taken online (e.g. MatriculationExamiantion, the equivalent of the Finnish baccalaureate). The tests are taken via a computer, usually at an examination centre and in a supervised room (which TestWe is also able to offer). In France, the bac exams are still taken in person and on paper. This also applies to candidates preparing for the bac via distance learning. But what if taking the bac online was the next step in the digital transformation of the education sector? That would mean using even more secure, cheat-proof tools. Experts in distance learning exams, such as TestWe, are already ready to support schools and students in this development.

Recruitment 2025: AI, soft skills, automation… Here’s what’s changing (and how to prepare)

20 mai 2025

The year 2025 marks a real turning point in the way we recruit talent. The use of AI (artificial intelligence) but also the emphasis on soft skills: these are varied and rapid developments for recruiters. Recruiters also have to deal with increasingly demanding candidates. How can we use disruptive technologies without becoming dependent on them? Here are some of the ways in which TestWe is working to ensure that we continue to meet our clients’ expectations. Has AI replaced human resources for recruitment 2025 ? The programme Cash Investigation on 10 April 2025 sheds light on the various uses of AI in the world of work, and in particular for employee recruitment. Between fantasy and reality, what role will this disruptive technology play in human resources? From recruitment 2025 to employee appraisal, AI is an essential tool that needs to be mastered ‘We’ve become obsolete’, says one of the first victims of AI. In fact, AI has completely replaced the work of this press relations employee: no more need for one person to compile press reviews. The AI can do in a few seconds what the employee used to do in 3 hours. Although some of the company’s experts have been retained, a large proportion of the workforce has been made redundant. This is a radical example of the power of AI to limit a company’s wage bill. Rational, neutral decisions for greater productivity The promise of AI is active, objective help in selecting CVs, for example. When recruiting several dozen candidates, it is possible to obtain an initial sort according to criteria chosen by the human resources manager. But that’s not all. Tools offered by certain start-ups can be used to analyse the candidate’s behaviour during the job interview. The results are not confined to references in the curriculum vitae: non-verbal and facial expressions are dissected by observing the face or voice. French and European authorities are paying close attention to the use of AI in human resources The European and French authorities have decided to limit the use of certain techniques in human resources, among all the sectors that have adopted AI. The AI Act, the reference document for limiting abuses This text, which was passed a year ago, lists the uses of AI that could be abused. It came into force in February 2025 in France. The risk of discrimination is one of the factors considered by the MEPs. Candidates’ reactions during a job interview vary greatly from one culture and country to another. Applications that rank candidates’ CVs are also subject to specific legal requirements. The CNIL keeps an eye on AI abuses in France The Cnil is keeping a particularly close eye on discrimination criteria. AI tends to favour elements that are already in the database. If only men are recruited for management positions, the AI will reproduce this inequality. It is also possible for recruiters to exclude certain residential areas from the selection process. According to Thomas Dautieu, Director of Legal Support at the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), who was interviewed by Cash Investigation, ‘We must always be vigilant about the use of AI’. TestWe, an ethical recruitment 2025 tool All these examples show just how important it is to choose an effective and ethical recruitment tool. And one that complies with European legislation. Assessment made easy, but not automated TestWe provides recruitment managers with optimum support in complete confidence, thanks to ethical AI. This means that the database has been properly constructed to avoid the biases rejected by the Cnil and the IA Act. Analysis of soft skills beyond automatic filters Because candidates are more than just diplomas and skills, TestWepro also offers a better understanding of their soft skills. It is possible to put in place a range of tests adapted to a relevant search for talent. The human element remains at the heart of the process, despite the gains in time and productivity This disruptive technology has been rapidly adopted by business leaders and human resources departments alike. As well as saving time and productivity, it is important to remember that artificial intelligence must not replace the human being. The latter must be in control of the tool and always check the results given. That’s why our new AI product is called ‘Your Intelligent Personal Assistant’. It revolutionises the way you work, but it’s you who sets the objective.

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