The name L'ASZOS is a creative blend that embodies the values and mission of the association.
In Spanish, "lazo" means bond or tie - symbolizing the strong link the association aims to build between LatinAmerica and France. It also conveys the idea of support and connection, like a knot that holds and guidesstudents along their academic path. The initials LA also stand for Latin America.
In French, "l'assos" is a colloquial abbreviation of "l'association", meaning "the association". It reflects theassociation's francophone roots and its spirit of community and solidarity.
The name L'ASZOS is a creative blend that embodies the values and mission of the association.
A few years ago, a group of Mexican students set out on a journey that would change their lives forever: leaving their country and everything familiar behind to study engineering in France. They carried with them a huge dream... but also many obstacles.
Language was a barrier, loneliness weighed heavily, and the coursework was relentless. But the most difficult challenge of all was financial. Many had to work long hours while studying, juggle their expenses, and live with the constant fear that they might not be able to afford another year.
Some, sadly, had to give up. But others, with unwavering determination, pressed on. And they made it. They graduated as engineers. INSA gave them not only an academic education, but a gateway to the world.
Today, they are successful professionals in different corners of the globe. But they never forgot where they came from or how hard the journey was. They know there are many other talented young people with the same dreams, but without the means to pursue them.
That's why L'aszos was born: to build a bridge, so that money is no longer a barrier, and so more students can write their own success stories.
Passion, purpose, and perseverance: get to know the founders.
Franco-Mexican engineer, global citizen, and passionate career coach, Erick Gonzalez is the founder and current president of LASZOS. Born in Mexico, he studied at INSA Lyon and has lived, studied, and worked in six different countries, including Germany, France, Japan, Hungary, the USA, and Mexico.
A polyglot fluent in six languages, Erick has held various roles across R&D, production, project management, and HR. Today, he works as an Operational & Process Excellence Consultant at Robert Bosch in Germany.
Driven by his own experience and challenges studying abroad, he created LASZOS to help talented Latino students gain access to engineering education in France. His motto? Work hard, play hard.
In his free time, he coaches aspiring engineers and enjoys traveling, street workouts, photography, and learning languages.
I arrived in France in 2007 to begin my engineering studies, thanks to the support of my parents and the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. I landed at INSA Lyon, where I studied mechanical engineering while working as a metro driver in Lyon.
Today, I work as a mechanical design engineer and production manager at Bertin Technologies, a company that provides innovative solutions to other companies across various industrial sectors. In parallel, I am pursuing an MBA in Business Administration at IAE Paris Sorbonne.
I love cooking, especially desserts, and spending time with my loved ones in the kitchen. To stay balanced, I also enjoy running, swimming, and cycling - passions that have led me to participate in several marathons and triathlons just for fun.
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