Tags: Student Life

Debate Club Meets for its Inaugural Session for 19/20 Academic Year

The IE Segovia Debate Club held its inaugural session last Thursday in the Refectory welcoming new attendees and greeting former members.

IE Poetry: Where I Come From

I am from get-togethers and home cooked Paellas Sliding down the hill at the park On old pizza boxes. I am from ​Gordita linda And ​Princessa. From big family gatherings That you never...

FitClub Collective – How an IE Club became a business

During last year's spring, Camila and her partner, Laura Rushton, had founded a collective, attracting ten of motivated students who wished to follow their energetic classes and healthy lifestyles. Hence, we were curious to know who was behind this project and inquired about how she strived to become an entrepreneur with a great vision and a considerable ambition.

IE’s Innovative Integration: A Legend Unmasked

Diversity is a good thing, or so it would seem. IE University boasts an international reputation for attracting some of the brightest minds from all corners of the globe, and putting them all together in a classroom to think, philosophize, learn, and grow. But with all these different cultures, nationalities, and languages colliding, what happens to the inevitable potential for conflict? Is it true that a whole shipment of international students can arrive in Spain and seamlessly fit in with Spanish nationals also seeking their higher education?

Home sick? It’s pretty normal actually…

I’ll never forget my first year away from home, cut off from old friends and family. I understand how tough it can be in the beginning, not just to adapt, but to actually prefer your new lifestyle to the old. So, if you’re not feeling that the reality of university has met your expectations, if you’re feeling homesick, then read on for the two tips that will change your life!

TechIE: The Future of Our Community

Back for its second annual conference, TechIE aims to explore the future of technology and innovation. In an era of globalization, where innovation is...

Everything You Missed from the 2019 Student Government Elections

The electoral process came to a culmination on Friday, March 22nd at the Spring Ball, where Team Red was announced to have won the spot for next year’s Student Government. However, in the brief window of 23 days, what actually did happen, both in and out of the public’s eye?

IE Library: AI, Robots and More

One of the most common criticisms that students have towards the university is the physical constraint of the IE Library. At first glance, the expressed concerns may appear to be true, however, many students fail to notice the general progress the library has made so far, especially towards developing and adapting virtual technologies to enhance its user experience. Obviously, the physical capacity of the library has remained the same, with 167 spots in the Madrid campus and 157 spots in Segovia, but since 2017, the Library, in partnership with a software development firm called Smart Areas, compensated for the constraints by introducing a mobile app, virtual and augmented reality stops, robotic assistants and many other techie wonders. In the following interview, I spoke with IE Library Staff Noelia Romero and Belén Real.

Democrazy? Oscar Martinez Vs. Balder Hageraats

On February 26th, the IEU Debate Club hosted a historic debate. In what is thought of as the debate of the year, Oscar Martinez...

Inclusive Language & IE students. A step towards equality?

“Be responsible of your words and actions” might be common advice given to implement morals and respect towards peers, elders, teachers, and superiors, because words...

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NYSE Toys with 24/7 Trading

By Nicholas Beroud Every Monday through Friday for the past century, the iconic bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has rung at 9:30...

Dedicated to IE’s Beloved Sport: A Highlight of the Football Club

IE's beloved sport, football, brings the community together through the Football Club. With its last event of the academic year on the horizon, the Club invites students to learn a bit about its history and follow its future progress.

Flare-Ups in Pro-Palestinian Protests Across U.S College Campuses

As the war in Gaza continues, Pro-Palestinian protests have emerged across university campuses in the U.S., long known as hotbeds for political and social movements. The Stork breaks down the form the protests are taking and the political reactions to them.