Combining sport and studies at IE University with Pilar Moreno López
She told us how she balances her academic and athletic responsibilities thanks to IE University and IEU Athletics! Why did you choose IE University? I chose IE University because the Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations program was the most appealing of all the ones I was considering. I liked that it includes programming […]
How elite athletes combine academics and sports at IE University
At IE University, life is all about learning, opportunity and balance. So, how do IE University students balance being top athletes and also getting good grades? Carolina shared some of her tricks of the trade. Use your resources Competing every weekend while also attending classes face-to-face makes for a difficult and packed schedule. Carolina found […]
Camila Monguzzi: An entrepreneur giving back to IE University
Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m Peruvian and Argentinian, and I studied the Bachelor in Communication & Digital Media at IE University. In September 2018, in the midst of my studies, I created my first startup called Fitclub Collective. Fast forward to today, it’s now my job and everyday motivation. We currently have a […]
From the tennis court to the classroom: a story of determination and motivation
Amanda speaks on her goals and her experiences thus far at IE University. Check out what she had to say below. Why did you choose to study the Bachelor in Business Administration at IE University? IE University was the only university I applied to because I knew it was the only place where I wanted […]
Tono Teixidor: a champion on the water
When asked how many national water-skiing championships he has won, 18-year-old Tono Teixidor is not immediately certain of the exact number. “I’ve come first four of five times in Spain, I don’t keep count,” he says with genuine humility, as though consistently being one of the best in a discipline as complex as water-skiing were […]
Cycling for Change: IE University 2021 graduate Giorgio Fouarge to bike from Madrid to Brussels for NGO
To mark the end of five years in Madrid, Giorgio has committed to cycling 1,700 kilometers from the Spanish capital to his home in Brussels as part of the sustainability initiative Bike for Kivu. The cycling adventure will raise funds for Ngangi, a Congolese NGO based in the region of Kivu. Not only is it […]
Bend it like a bachelor’s student: the Segovia Inter-Bachelor Football Tournament
Students formed teams with classmates from their bachelor’s program and took to the pitch to show off their skills and bond over some friendly games. We sat down with tournament players Vera Prohaska (Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence), Manuela Del Solar (Bachelor in Business Administration), Augustus Sirbu (Bachelor in International Relations), Teresa Olombrada […]
IE University Launches its First-Ever “Women and Sports” Drawing Contest
To encourage the inclusion of women in sports, especially during early childhood and youth, IE University is launching the first-ever “Women and Sports” Drawing Contest, open to high-school students in Segovia. The contest, which is sponsored by the Junta of Castile and León, is organized by IE University’s Gender Equality Office and IEU Athletics, the […]
Javier Fernández: Dual Degree student by day, professional fencer by night
IEU Athletics has members from all over the world, who play a wide range of sports and study anything from business to computer science. We provide support to our student athletes so they can study without giving up what they’re passionate about.
On and off the court with Giselle Rubin
Originally from Palma de Mallorca, Giselle Rubin is a third-year Bachelor in Information Systems Management student. She loves being part of IEU Athletics for the opportunities it offers her as an athlete and in expanding her network.
Taking life by the reins with Carolina Villanueva
Originally from Asturias in the north of Spain, Carolina Villanueva Suarez has lived in over 13 countries around the world and most recently lived in Manhattan, New York. She is currently in her second year at IE University pursuing a Dual Degree in Law and International Relations. She also represents Spain as an equestrian show jumper.
Almudena Abad Nosti: the incredible story of IE University’s triathlete
Almudena Abad Nosti is a fourth-year student in the dual Bachelor in Laws & International Relations at IE University. She was born in Mexico, but spent most of her childhood in Spain, alongside spells living in Ireland, Canada, and the US. Almudena is an immensely talented athlete, specializing in triathlons.
Finding order in chaos with student athlete, Camilo Jaramillo
Check out our exclusive interview with Camilo Jaramillo, a fourth-year law student at IE University. He shares his tips and tricks for keeping on top of classwork while staying active during the quarantine.