What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Barcelona? The sea, architecture, culture, food, Gaudí, Barça, IESE? Welcome to Living in Barcelona and discover the secret gems of this vibrant city.
Prelude As I am beginning to write this note, I am on a short two-hour flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf, Germany en route to the USA. Within minutes of taking my seat aboard the plane, I have already spoken two languages and have heard an additional three more. For the average person born in small…
There are many advantages of studying your MBA in one of the most beautiful European cities! Here are 5 fun facts about Barcelona to keep in mind while you are visiting for tourism, visiting campus, or studying your MBA in IESE. Finally, if you are visiting Barcelona, do contact MBA Admissions (mbainfo@iese.edu) about organizing a…
Today I am writing from London. As I look out the bay windows of my studio apartment, the sun is shining, but it’s raining. The tiny place is absent of a desk so I am sitting cross-legged with my computer on my lap reflecting from my lofted bed on how exactly I ended up here….
For the fourth year, IESE Business School Career Services alongside Barcelona Activa gathered together local start-up companies with IESE MBA Students to create internship opportunities that will help start-ups boost their potential while giving students a valuable work experience. The event consists of a series of short pitches from companies (company introduction plus a description of…
Application Tip # 1 – ENJOY THE MBA APPLICATION JOURNEY! Some weeks ago, I participated in the Madrid Marathon. After my experience in Barcelona (previous post), I decided to take it easy and take the time to enjoy Madrid before the marathon. We arrived in Madrid in the early evening and had time to go…