Life at IE University is more than an academic experience. Networking, sports and a variety of extracurricular activities make up an important part of student life. As a global university, these activities do not just happen on the campus and in the city of Segovia, but throughout Spain and abroad.

SPORTS

IE University offers its students a wide range of sport activities both on and off campus. Numerous sports facilities and clubs in Segovia have agreements with IE University and provide our students with an array of activities and classes to choose from.

There are free, ongoing sporting activities which are open to all students and take place throughout the year in local facilities. Our sporting activities are scheduled to fit with the academic timetable, allowing everyone to participate.

• Football

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Paddle

• Swimming

Segovia’s geographic location is perfect for adventure sports such as hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, canoeing, horse-riding, golf and archery. There are several ski resorts nearby in Navacerrada, Valdesquí and La Pinilla open throughout the winter and spring.

Student Activities

Regular activities occur on and off campus and are open to all students. Events such as film premieres, concerts, visits to museums, exhibitions and more are organized regularly. Seasonal events which occur annually include a welcome party, winter party and the IE University party.

Workshops

The faculty of Architecture runs regular Digital Workshops where students receive training in using the latest computer based design tools. Classes are open to all students and places are limited.

Special Activities & Trips

The following activities and social events are scheduled for the current academic year and are open to all IE University students:

• Ski trips to the Swiss Alps & Pyrenees

• Scuba Diving course and diving weekend in Murcia, Spain

• Horse riding day

• Hiking trips in Castilla y Leon region

• Student Music Concert

• IE University Golf Tournament

• Visit to El Escorial

• Cultural Tour of Madrid

• Christmas Party

• Spring Ball

Arts & Culture

Segovia boasts some of the finest historical and cultural sites and monuments in the country. Among the many impressive monuments in Segovia, the most visited are:

The Aqueduct

It is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the Iberian Peninsula, built in the 1st Century to carry water over a distance of 18 kilometers to Segovia. It is constructed without a single drop of mortar and stretches 728 meters with 163 arches.

The Cathedral

Don't miss Segovia's gothic cathedral, a product of 200 years' labor and the last gothic cathedral built in Spain. Started in 1525 under the rule of the Emperor Charles V, it overlooks the main square at the highest point of the city.

The Alcázar

The Alcázar of Segovia is a castle-like fortress built on the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers. It later served as a royal residence in the 15th Century.

Segovia is home to many museums, private collections and art galleries. Other impressive locations worth visiting in the area are the Royal Palace of la Granja de San Ildefonso, Riofrío Palace, Coca Castle, Cuéllar Castle, as well as several smaller churches and convents throughout the province of Segovia.

Theater and festivals

Throughout the year, Segovia is host to a variety of artistic and cultural festivals. Among them is the international Hay Festival, originating in Wales, it is an annual literature and art festival which includes musical performances and film previews.

In addition, you can also enjoy the International Titirimundi Theater Festival, as well as the Muestrade European Cinema of Segovia, which attracts visitors from around the world.

For more information about cultural attractions and events in Segovia, visit the Segovia Tourism website.

CLUBS

At IE University we aim to create an active, dynamic student community. We support a variety of clubs which are initiated every year by students for students and include sports, academic, cultural and special interest clubs.

These interests can be as diverse as photography or basketball--activities and hobbies that you have a passion for and that add value to the student community.

The Student Office will assist students who wish to participate in a club or organize a new club and encourage other students to take part so that your club is successful.

The following clubs have already been set up during the 2011/2012 academic year and are open to all IE University students. All prospective students are also invited to take a look at the Student Office Facebook group which contains information about the events and activities that we are organizing for the current academic year.

Currently running:

• Entrepreneurship Club

• Debating Club

• Ski & Outdoor Activities Club

• Golf Club

• Running & Fitness Club

• Dance Club

• Student Community Club

If you require any further information about these clubs, or for details on how to start your own club, contact the Student Office through the Online Campus.

Student Office Director:
Ana Martín-López
Email: ana.martinl@ie.edu
Phone: +34 921 412 428

Director of Extracurricular Activities:
Raúl Revuelta Carbajo
E-mail: raul.revuelta@ie.edu

Student Office and Extracurricular Activities Assistant :
Ivan Wong
Email: Ivan.wong@ie.edu

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Student Opinions

John Lano

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John Lano

Things here are going on all the time, at least for me it's a big change and a great change because you go out and like just last week we decided to go on a really long tapeo and we were able to go to 10 different bars in one night, there were people our age, people older, younger, and it was a great mix.

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Sophie Ulrich

I really like the Spanish lifestyle because its really laid back, you feel really comfortable here. The weather, I think that’s an important factor because if you have blue skies every day, the mentality is totally different. You walk everywhere, people are nice to you, people are talking to you in the street ... it's great.

Jorge Ospina

Everyone here knows each other ......

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Jorge Ospina

I really get along with fellow students as this university is not massified and everyone knows each other, spends time together, parties, goes on trips..