{"id":1764,"date":"2021-07-18T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T15:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/?page_id=1764"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:41:31","slug":"how-to-live-at-the-mec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/how-to-live-at-the-mec\/","title":{"rendered":"How to live at the MEC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class='breadcrumb'><a href='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/'>Home<\/a><img src='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/right.png'>How to live at the MEC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns media__content-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"has-arimo-48-regular-font-size\">How to Live at the MEC?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC offers you a unique experience in the heart of the City of Light. Its strategic location and proximity to other Houses of the Cit\u00e9 Internationale Universitaire de Paris will allow you to meet new people, discover new cultures, build networks, and create wonderful memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An enriching experience, an opportunity not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC is launching a new recruitment campaign for the semester starting in September 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Embark on a unique personal and professional adventure, develop your skills, and broaden your horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\ud83d\udcf2 Interested? Apply for accommodation here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203c\ufe0fImportant \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applications completed and validated <strong>before July 15th<\/strong> will be evaluated by the MEC Admissions Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-light-color has-primary-rouge-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/bienvenue.ciup.fr\/questionnaire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mec__page-menu-wrapper\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n    <nav class=\"mec__page-menu--toggle\">\n        <a href=\"#\">\n        Go directly to:        <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/page-menu-dropdown.svg \">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n\n\n        <ul class=\"mec__page-menu\">\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#what-we-offer\"> What We Offer <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#admission-criteria\"> Admission criteria <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#application-deadlines\"> Application Deadlines <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#fees-and-tariffs\"> Fees And Tariffs <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#repatriation-assistance-and-civil-liability\"> Repatriation Assistance and Civil Liability <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n      \n<\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"what-we-offer\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">What We Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MEC offers 143 housing units, designed to accommodate Canadian Master&#8217;s, PhD and post-doctoral students, researchers, interns and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"admission-criteria\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC also admits other types of residents who are studying :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>Students<\/li><li>Interns<\/li><li>Canadian researchers;<\/li><li>Canadian artists in training or in residence;<\/li><li>Students of other nationalities who are transferred (brassage) from other houses of the Cit\u00e9 internationale universitaire.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Conditions :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>Be of Canadian nationality<\/li><li>Be at least 20 years-old when you arrive at the MEC.<\/li><li>Have a postsecondary degree from a Canadian educational institution.<\/li><li>Study in a Canadian postsecondary educational institution.<\/li><li>Provide proof of admission for university studies, a research program, or an internship in an institution of higher learning, a research laboratory or a business (through an internship) in \u00cele-de-France (greater Paris region).<br><br>OR<br><br>Be accepted at a French institution of higher learning in \u00cele-de-France.<br><br>OR<br><br>Demonstrate with a letter from a graduate director in Canada, that a period of research in Paris is necessary to obtain the candidate\u2019s post graduate degree.<br><br>OR<br><br>Submit an artistic residency project to the MEC (places are limited).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Admission Committee&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The directors of the MEC are the admission committee. The committee meets several times a year, according to needs and availabilities, to accept applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>The files of doctoral and master\u2019s students are prioritized.<\/li><li>Applications for a full academic year will be given priority.<\/li><li>Other requests (student exchanges, internships, etc.) are then processed.<\/li><li>The MEC is committed to supporting diversity with regard\u00a0 to fields of study and the university of origin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Summer period (July 1 \u2013 August 31)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to apply to extend your stay during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer months and the academic year (depending on availability), the MEC also welcomes guests for short, non-academic visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"application-deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Cultural Exchange at the CIUP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, the Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens (MEC) actively takes part in the cultural exchange (\u00ab brassage \u00bb) program of the Cit\u00e9 Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP), dedicating around 20% of its rooms to inter-house exchanges. Through this program, a candidate may join the MEC as part of an exchange designed to promote cultural diversity and provide a truly international experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, an MEC resident can also represent Canada in another house of the CIUP, helping to share and highlight Canadian culture, values, and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mec__testimonial-wrappr\" >\n       \n        <div class=\"mec__testimonial--icon\">\n            <img  src=\" https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/quotes.svg \">\n        <\/div>\n       \n        <div class=\"mec__testimonial   \" >\n                    <div class=\"mec__testimonial--image\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/polina-.png\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mec__testimonial--content\">\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--text\">\n                    <p>It is with deep gratitude that I look back on my experience as a resident of the Canadian Student House at the Maison du Portugal<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Andr\u00e9 de Gouveia, during my first year of my Master&#8217;s degree. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth, kindness, and generosity. Very quickly, I no longer felt like a guest, but like a full-fledged resident. This mix allowed me to discover a culture that was still unfamiliar to me: the richness of the language, the friendliness of everyday life, and the festive spirit so characteristic of the house.<\/p>\n<p>This cultural immersion had a profound impact on me and inspired me. Beyond the welcome, it was above all the quality of the human connections forged that made this experience unforgettable. I met people who became true friends, and I was able to get actively involved in the life of the residence and the Cit\u00e9, particularly through my involvement in the residents&#8217; committee. This involvement allowed me to participate in the collective dynamic and contribute to the cultural life of the residence with enthusiasm. Living at the Maison du Portugal was much more than just a change of accommodation: it was a truly human and cultural experience that enriched my student life in Paris in a profound and unexpected way.<\/p>\n<p>I sincerely thank the Maison du Portugal for its warm welcome and for offering me a welcoming home within the Cit\u00e9 internationale.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--name\">\n                    Paulina Petrova Tsvetkova &#8211; Brass\u00e9e at the Portuguese House                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--date\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mec__testimonial-wrappr\" >\n       \n        <div class=\"mec__testimonial--icon\">\n            <img  src=\" https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/quotes.svg \">\n        <\/div>\n       \n        <div class=\"mec__testimonial   \" >\n                    <div class=\"mec__testimonial--image\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/design-sans-titre-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mec__testimonial--content\">\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--text\">\n                    <p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"491\">Living at the Maison d\u2019\u00c9gypte was a deeply meaningful experience. From my very first days, I found much more than a place to stay : I found a vibrant community full of energy and warmth. As a barista at the house caf\u00e9, I crossed paths with my neighbors every day, and those encounters quickly grew into friendships. Conversations flowed naturally and spontaneously, often filled with laughter and genuine connection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"693\">Looking back now, I realize how profoundly these simple moments and this warm community have shaped me. I built sincere bonds, and this chapter will stay with me, a time filled with joy and humanity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"732\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"732\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Shukran Masr! (Thank you, Egypt!)<\/strong><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--name\">\n                    Bryan Kalyounji \u2013 Brass\u00e9 at the Egyptian House                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mec__testimonial--date\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fees-and-tariffs\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process for the current academic year begins in mid-April and ends once the Maison has achieved full occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests can be made all year long. The review of files for&nbsp; second term admission begins in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Rates 2026\/2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>* Valid from <meta charset=\"utf-8\">01\/09\/2026 until 30\/06\/2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"table__block\">\n\n<div class=\"table__wrapper\">\n   <table border=\"0\" class=\"mec__table   column-two-bold column-three-bold \">\n                            <thead>\n                <tr>\n                                                                                            <th colspan=\"3\">Resident-student and resident-academic trainee admitted by the Admissions Committee<\/th>\n                                                <th >Resident-student and resident-academic trainee admitted by the Admissions Committee<\/th>\n                                                                                                                    <th ><\/th>\n                                                <th ><\/th>\n                                                                                                                    <th ><\/th>\n                                                <th ><\/th>\n                                                            <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n                <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td><\/td>\n                                            <td>sept. \u00e0 juin<\/td>\n                                            <td>juillet-ao\u00fbt<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Single room (standard), per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>635,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>685,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Single room (large), per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>750,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>800,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Single room (large with fridge), per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>755,00\u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>805,00\u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Attic studio, occupancy 1 person, per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 100,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 150,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Attic studio for 2 people, per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 250,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 300,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Standard studio (ground floor and mezzanine), per month<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 350,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>1 400,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td>Contribution to the Residents&#8217; Committee, per month, per person<\/td>\n                                            <td>2,50 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                            <td>2,50 \u20ac<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                    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applies from July 1st to August 31 only for these students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of early departure, one month&#8217;s notice is required (a penalty will be applied, as stipulated in our internal regulations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">Included Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>Internet (Wi-Fi and wired)<\/li><li>Cleaning once a week<\/li><li>Bedding&nbsp;: duvet, pillow, pillow case, duvet cover set, flat sheet and mattress protector (sheets are washed every two weeks)<\/li><li>Towels are supplied in the studios and apartments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-light-color has-primary-rouge-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/why-choose-the-mec\/#services\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Services which are included<img class=\"wp-image-318\" style=\"width: NaNpx;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arrow.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"apply\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">APPLY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d like to experience Paris while living at the MEC&nbsp;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply by completing the following steps&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/design-sans-titre-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/design-sans-titre-5.png 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/design-sans-titre-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"timeline   primary__light-guides heading-40-60\">\n        <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>STEP 1 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <ul>\n<li>Check whether or not you fulfill the <a href=\"#admission-criteria\">admission requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>STEP 2 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <ul>\n<li>Complete the application form for the Cit\u00e9 internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP).<\/li>\n<li>Indicate clearly that you are a Canadian citizen.<\/li>\n<li>The application form is here : <a href=\"https:\/\/bienvenue.ciup.fr\/questionnaire\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bienvenue.ciup.fr\/questionnaire\/?lang=en<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>STEP 3 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <ul>\n<li>An automatic notification invites you to complete your application on the MEC portal and provides you with your login and password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>STEP 4 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <ul>\n<li>Complete your application.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the requested documents in your MEC account<\/li>\n<li>Pay the administrative fee of 100\u20ac (non-refundable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment of the administrative fee allows your application to be considered, but does not guarantee a place at the MEC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once admitted, residents may be selected for a residence exchange with another house within the CIUP (brassage program).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application will be submitted to the Admission Committee after having completed these 4 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the person responsible for admissions, Mr. Mauricio Fernandez:<strong> <a href=\"mailto:admission@etudiantscanadiens.org\">admission@etudiantscanadiens.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center mb-20 has-arimo-48-regular-font-size\">Submit your application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-arimo-24-regular-font-size\">Create your file and submit your candidacy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill outline--primary-rouge\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link 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