{"id":31367,"date":"2023-08-14T13:56:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T11:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=31367"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:10:44","slug":"being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"International skills development at IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs: Being a student"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs<\/a>, international skills development is at its most potent. We&#8217;ve designed each and every one of our programs to give students the opportunity to find what interests them most. Then they&#8217;ll build the skills they need to pursue their ambition. But, what makes us different is the number of opportunities available to our students to enhance their educational experience. This applies both personally and professionally. We strive to offer our students a well-rounded education whereby extricurricular experiences enrich classroom learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We caught up with some students to hear about the various opportunities at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs<\/a>. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-international-skills-development-in-the-field\">Learning international skills development in the field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our programs at IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs provide the opportunity for students to attend an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/a-glance-into-the-master-in-applied-economics-immersion-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immersion Week<\/a> to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field. Opportunities like these are tailored to a range of programs with specific industry talks and visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each cycle, Immersion Week focuses on today\u2019s most relevant challenges for our world\u2019s leaders. From sustainability to maintaining effective international relations or the future of international development, Immersion Week showcases to students the shifting priorities in our global landscape and how top institutions are addressing them. Above all, it\u2019s a chance for students to learn more about their future prospects and meet leaders in politics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/what-could-your-future-in-economics-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">economics<\/a> or global affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a recent Immersion Week, students attended talks led by the European Parliament, NATO, the OECD, UNDP and UNESCO with a view to building hands-on experience to help their professional profile stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/alec-barcenilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alec Barcenilla<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Relations<\/a> student, was particularly drawn to the program thanks to it being designed in partnership with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) and the opportunity to attend an Immersion Week. Master in International Relations student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/manuela-mesa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manuela Mesa<\/a> described her Immersion Week as \u201can incredible opportunity to enhance our knowledge and gain practical insights\u201d as well as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-3.jpg\" alt=\"Being a student at IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs\" class=\"wp-image-31374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">\u201cengage and ask questions directly to professionals in the field, which provides a distinct advantage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pursuing a personal ambition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Immersion Week aligns with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/student-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">students\u2019 goals and interests<\/a>. These trips offer firsthand, immersive exposure to leading organizations, including at institutions where many students may hope to work. Students get a taste of their future and an opportunity for international skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With visits to the International Organizations for Migration, the World Trade Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, Impact Hub, and even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN HQ<\/a> in Geneva and UNSSC in Turin, Immersion Week offers students many opportunities to broaden their horizons. In fact, we designed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-international-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Development<\/a> in partnership with the UNSSC. This stood out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/ruby-anastacio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruby Anastacio<\/a> when applying. She was confident the program would enable her to connect with leading professionals in the field and especially within the UN ecosystem. And Immersion Week allows her to do exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">Another Master in International Development student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cornelius-kyei-0798021b6\/?originalSubdomain=gh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornelius Kyei<\/a> hopes to work at the UN one day, so this experience was a \u201cone-of-a-kind\u201d opportunity to get a taste of what his future holds.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Being a student at IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs\" class=\"wp-image-31375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-value-of-networking-for-international-skills-development\">The value of networking for international skills development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/seeing-it-for-real-the-master-in-international-development-immersion-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immersion Week<\/a>, students have the chance to see how these inspiring professionals work and ask questions directly. This chance to network plays a critical role in their future career ambitions. Both students and organizations alike greatly appreciate the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our programs offer Immersion Weeks as a chance to apply classroom theory to the real world. This is vital for international skills development that works on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-1.jpg\" alt=\"International skills development on the Immersion Week\" class=\"wp-image-31376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/being-a-student-at-ie-school-of-politics-economics-amp-global-affairs-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/konrad-gritschneder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konrad Gritschneder<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-applied-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Applied Economics<\/a> student, told us that the networking side of the experience provided him with a range of insights, which was an \u201cextremely unique and great opportunity.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-international-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Development<\/a> student, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/charbel-jesus-al-daouk-nasr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charbel-Jesus Al Daouk Nasr<\/a>, claimed a highlight of his IE experience was the connections he made. He also emphasized the valuable opportunity to meet experts in the field, including UN representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These networking experiences open students\u2019 minds to the wide range of doors open to them. This is thanks to the skills they gain at IE University, which are a turning point in deciding career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/master-in-applied-economics-or-master-in-finance-which-one-is-the-right-choice-for-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Applied Economics<\/a> student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/sichen-zhou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sichen Zhou<\/a> has also taken every opportunity to expand her learning beyond the classroom. Sichen Zhou attended the<a href=\"https:\/\/wttc.org\/news-article\/wttc-announces-speakers-for-its-22nd-global-summit-in-saudi-arabia-next-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 22nd World Travel &amp; Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Saudi Arabia <\/a>as an extracurricular opportunity through her program. She gained selection and sponsorship to attend the event, where she met global leaders and discussed sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opportunity-is-at-the-heart-of-our-philosophy\">Opportunity is at the heart of our philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our programs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs<\/a> offer a range of opportunities closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master in Applied Economics student <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/alumni-stories\/diego-parisi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diego Parisi<\/a> has also made the most of the resources available to him at IE University to help decide his career path. He says that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/talent-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Talent &amp; Careers<\/a> team and the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.ie.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE University Library<\/a> provide hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular activities. The IE Talent &amp; Career team organizes industry-specific talks, CV and cover letter guidance and job application workshops to help students take the next steps of their professional careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\">Experience international skills development for a range of careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs is home to a range of opportunities both across the world and within the heart of IE University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At IE School of Politics, Economics &#038; 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