From: IE Business Masters
Date: February 5, 2025
Subject: Welcome to the Campus Corner!


Hello and welcome to the very first issue of The Campus Corner! Every two weeks, we’ll bring you closer to the people behind your program – not just as your experience team, but as locals who love sharing the best of what Madrid has to offer.

In every edition, you’ll find our favorite picks, from charming cafes and tucked-away spots in the city to the places we love most around campus. We want to build a more personal connection with you and help make Madrid feel like home.

Whether you're hunting for the perfect brunch location or just curious about what we’re up to outside of work, we hope these ideas bring some joy to your day. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to swap recommendations or chat about our picks!

We’re excited to kick off The Campus Corner with you – a space to discover, share, and get a peek into life on and around campus.

Meet... Deniz

Deniz is the Executive Director of the Business Masters team, overseeing Masters programs that include everything from Marketing & Communication, to HR, Bussiness Innovation and Sustainability. 

Coming from Turkey, an IE graduate with a background in economics, she's journeyed through government, international organizations… always embracing multicultural experiences. Fluent in five languages and passionate about growth, she’s now dedicated to helping students thrive through the power of higher ed and cross-cultural connections. Her weakness? Her son’s blond curls 😊

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  • What’s the strangest item you have on your desk right now? 
    Two giant boxes of chewing gums.
  • Favorite quote: 
    Be yourself-everyone else is already taken. -Oscar Wilde
  • Favorite spot around IE: 
    Maison Kayser to indulge yourself in good coffee and French pastries.

🎊 新年快乐! Happy Chinese New Year! 🎊

Madrid is lighting up for the Spring Festival (春节) with a packed program—wear a Qipao, try Tai Chi, practice calligraphy, enjoy traditional food, make a wish on a lantern, or even run into the new year!

Our top picks:
✨ Free expo at the Chinese Cultural Center (10-min walk from IE)
🎶 Music Festival at Plaza de España this weekend (free entrance!)

Join the celebrations and welcome a year full of luck, happiness, and new beginnings!

This Week's Recommendations🤩
 

Brunch Alert!: Federal Café🥯

For a cozy coffee spot to soak up the last days of sun, visit Federal Café at Plaza del Conde de Barajas, 3. This charming, first-come, first-serve café offers great coffee in a lively plaza where artists create and sell their work on Sundays—perfect for a relaxed Rastro Sunday.

  • Recommendation: Tostada con guacamole, burrata, tomate cherry y salmón ahumado 

Dinner or Just a Drink with a Snack: Grupeta Bar 🍻

For a spot to hang out with friends, enjoy nice lighting, and sip a drink—or have dinner with your work group to share ideas over appetizers—Grupeta Bar is the way to go. Also a hangout spot for local bikers and they have their own running club!

  • Recommendation: Burrata or the Sweet Potato French Fries

If Coffee Runs through Your Veins: Tambo ☕
For a coffee close to campus, visit Tambo, with the new friend you made this week or because you need a pick me up before class.

  • Recommendation: Cookie de Gonzalo
🌟 Bonus! If coffee is not really your thing, and you are looking for a nice plan for a date or a fun girls night, Tambo is hosting a wine night on Feb. 20th! 🍷🍇
More info here
 

Looking for a Valentine's gift or plans?

Take a look into IE Perks' deals! Get a 4% off in Pandora, up to 18% off in plans through Smartbox or treat yourself and your skin and get yourself a Foreo. You deserve it. ⁠Corazón

Master Minds: We gotta talk! Guiño

Now’s your chance to share, ask, and discover! Got a favorite Madrid café, a hidden park, or the ultimate hangout spot? Spill the beans! Need tips on booking a train, figuring out Madrid’s bus delays, or where to grab the perfect gift? We’ve got you covered.

Curious about us? Ask away! Whether it’s our go-to wine, a book we love, or how we unwind after a long day—we’re happy to share.

Each edition, we’ll highlight your best recommendations and answer a few of your burning (and anonymous) questions. So, what’s on your mind? Press that button you know you want and let’s make this fun! Sonrisita con cierta ironía

 

Thank you for spending a little time with us in this first edition of The Campus Corner!
We hope these recommendations add a spark of inspiration to your week. Now it’s your turn – pause for a moment and reflect on your day.

Whether it’s a “10” kind of day or one that could use a little lift, remember that tomorrow is a fresh start. We’re here to help make your time on and off-campus feel like home, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts or tips with us, too.

If you want to unwind, here is a cat video to try and make your day a tad better. Ojos de sonrisa 

Until next time,  
⭐ Your Campus Corner Team ⭐

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