And now... the adventure begins. Kick off your experiences at IE with a month of events to get you acquainted with your new home. Meet your people and discover new passions that will be by your side for many more years.
*Scroll to the bottom for a visual timeline.
We are so incredibly excited to welcome you to our Segovia & Madrid campuses! To get you settled most efficiently, we've put together a whole month of events with collaborations from Student Clubs and IE Departments! Which are you going to sign up for first?
August 31st:
After your Opening Ceremony & Club Fair, we will have some snacks and refreshments waiting for you. Here you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with your intake, regardless of your degree, section, or background! Get hungry ;)
| Opening Ceremony | Club Fair | SG Cocktail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot A | 9.30am | 10.30 | 11.30am |
| Slot B | 12pm | 2.30 | 1pm |
| Slot C | 2.30pm | 3.30pm | 4.30pm |
Tower: Garden, Outside the entrance on Floor 0 & Segovia: Garden, Outside the Cave & design lab
September 2nd - 10:00 to 13:00 // 15:30 to 19:30
Meet your Mentor and fellow Mentees, enjoy a team building activity with us, meet the Society, and enjoy some free food! This is our biggest event of the year, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Events will be hosted on both Madrid & Segovia campuses respectively.
No need to register: speak to your mentor!
Tuesday, September 5th - 5pm
Collaborating with the esteemed Art Club, we invite you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable pottery experience. Unleash your creativity as you mould your own masterpiece from scratch, before it gets baked so that you can paint it too! You'll be able to pick it up from university two weeks later!
Madrid - Pottery Studio (location in ticket)
Wednesday, September 6th - 6pm to 8pm
Join our weekly sessions! Our fantastic Music Club serenades us with live performances of anything from heart-breaking ballads to groovy renditions that never disappoint. Then, whoever wants to jump in, is more than welcome to!
Whether you want to sing, play an instrument, or just dance along... everybody is welcome.
MADRID: Floor -4, Piano Lounge
Thursday, September 7th - 7pm to 9pm
Discover the true essence of IE; the entrepreneurship and innovation center would like to introduce itself to you, by inviting you for a round of drinks from the Tower's beautiful terrace looking out over the Madrid skyline.
The Venture Network, just one of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre's many arms, meets weekly on Thursdays for some networking, a round of drinks, and an ever-evolving discussion on relevant topics.
MADRID: Tower 24th Floor
Friday, September 8th - 6pm
Come and meet the clubs and protagonists that will make the Creativity Center your second home in Segovia.
Food and drinks on the house!
SEGOVIA: Creativity Center - Real Casa de la Moneda
Tuesday, September 12th - Time TBA
Calling all food enthusiasts to a delightful cooking class with the esteemed Culinary Club! We will prepare 3 different meals (that you can of course eat on the spot & take home with you!), that are fast, easy and nutritious!
MADIRD: Floor -3, Cafeteria
Thursday, September 14th - 11am to 12.30pm..
Calling all Freshers to experience the tranquillity of "Yoga with a View"! Unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in this high-quality yoga class designed exclusively for first-year students, exchange students, and those transitioning from Segovia to Madrid.
MADRID: Garden in front of Tower Floor 0 Main Entrance
Thursday, September 14th - 17th
The Hay Festival is an annual celebration of the arts & humanities, hosted in Segovia with IE University, but also worldwide, such as in Peru or Wales. With a range of 21 events, everyone is sure to find something for their suited interests.
Get your free tickets with Campus Life (link below - make sure to scroll and register for the specific event you want to attend) or buy them via their official website, here!
Segovia Campus: Aula Magna & More
Saturday, September 16th - 10.15am
Join the Hiking Club for an excursion into the surrounding mountains, by La Granja, the small town that boasts a Versailles-styled castle belonging to the Spanish Royal Family!
You will meet and take a short bus ride over, and go for a hike in the lush greens while you get acquainted with new people. This hike is open to all levels of hikers.
Segovia Campus
Thursday, September 21st
A day full of excitement! Not to mention... the first ever Student Government Townhall at IE! Come meet your representatives, hear what they have to say, and if you dare, share your own two cents!
*Transportation will be provided for students from Segovia, free of charge, to the Tower!
Saturday, September 30th - 3pm
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable outdoor adventure at the stunning Hoces del Rio Duration, conveniently located just an hour's drive from Segovia and two hours from Madrid.
With a capacity for 40+ participants, we'll embark on a journey filled with excitement and camaraderie.
Transportation provided from Madrid & Segovia.
Tuesday, October 3rd - 11am
Calling all Freshers to experience the tranquillity of "Yoga with a View"! Unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in this high-quality yoga class designed exclusively for first-year students, exchange students, and those transitioning from Segovia to Madrid.
SEGOVIA: Creativity Center Gardens
TBA
Calling all Freshers to experience the tranquillity of "Yoga with a View"! Unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in this high-quality yoga class designed exclusively for first-year students, exchange students, and those transitioning from Segovia to Madrid.
All the juicy deets coming soon! Keep an eye out for the registration link - tickets go very quickly. And of course, you're more than welcome to tag along even if you don't want to race! We'll have DJs, food and all-around good vibes.