Finding Beauty in Diversity During IE University’s International Exchange Program
The seeds of travel were sown very early on in Giorgia Ruffini’s life. Born to parents of Italian and Spanish heritage, she grew up in Italy but has traveled extensively. Now she’s been able to visit a new country with IE University’s international exchange program, which allows students to spend a semester abroad at one of the university’s 200 partner institutions around the world.
In a recent interview, Giorgia gave us the real scoop on her experiences and the valuable lessons she learned during her exchange semester abroad.
Blending Design and Business for a Unique Career
Jessamine Hamilton falls squarely in the last category. A third-year student of the Bachelor in Design, she went into her internship experience determined to figure out which field of design she wanted to pursue long term. What she didn’t expect, though, was how transformative the experience would be, and how much her time in IE […]
Exploring South Korean Culture in the Exchange Experience of a Lifetime
At IE University, we strive to help our students get a taste of the world of work beyond the classroom. Luka Sophy shares her experience in Seoul, South Korea during her exchange semester abroad.
Exchange in Buenos Aires: A Positive Experience Both Personally and Professionally
I have always been very interested in how the world works, and when I was looking for a program to study, I knew I wanted to do something internationally oriented. The Dual Degree in Laws and International Relations seemed like the perfect fit for my personal and professional goals. The quality of education at IE […]
Discovering What the World has to Offer Through IE University’s International Exchange Program
I love learning about the world around me and how it works—that’s why I chose to study international relations and law. I believe the fields are complementary, and that an understanding of both is essential for a successful career in either of the fields. Being able to combine these areas is what drove me to […]
An international program for an internationally minded student
I chose to study the Bachelor in International Relations at IE University because I wanted to understand how the world works, and discover more about international organizations. Also, the program gave me the opportunity to experience living and studying abroad, which was an important element for me. I did my exchange semester at the Università […]
Branching out: how IE University helps its students choose the right exchange program
I grew up in Paris, France, but came to Madrid to study at IE University. Despite being far from my family, I feel right at home studying here. The students and faculty really are a tight-knit community. Even though studying at IE University is an international experience in itself with such a diverse student body, […]
An adventure in Paris: a student’s perspective
I’m Isabel Ordovás and I’m from Madrid. I’ve always loved traveling, which is one of the reasons why I wanted to go on exchange during my Dual Degree in Business Administration + Data & Business Analytics. I knew that studying abroad would be a unique opportunity for personal growth and development that would challenge me […]
Study abroad with IE University
I’m Justin Morgan and I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m currently in my fourth year of the Bachelor in International Relations at IE University. Moving to Spain was a simple choice, especially because I love to experience new places and people, a passion which also led to my decision to study abroad for a […]
Building a global professional footprint through IE University’s international exchange program
I’ve always been intrigued by the political economy and its implications for society’s development. That’s why, from the very start of my academic career, I’ve focused on trying to understand economics and the social sciences. This drove me to IE University, where I’ve spent the last four years building my knowledge and expertise in these […]
The IE University study-abroad experience: one student’s journey in the US
A semester at the University of Michigan gave Miguel the chance to grow, connect globally and deepen their understanding of economics.
Teresa Olombrada Rodríguez: experiencing a new country, a new language, a new culture
Teresa Olombrada Rodríguez is currently studying a Dual Degree in Laws + International Relations. She has just finished a semester abroad at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey. IE University’s exchange program provided Teresa the opportunity for her to fulfill her goal of having an experience outside of her comfort zone and encounter different perspectives on […]