Welcome Leadership Week
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Welcome to Geneva Business School!
Welcome to Geneva Business School!
We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to our beautiful campus in the heart of Madrid and to the team that will be supporting you throughout your Geneva Business School journey.
Below is the Welcome Leadership Week program with everything you can expect during your first week with us. We're expecting to see you on campus, ready to meet your new colleagues on Monday, September 8th
*Asynchronous students who cannot be in Madrid will have a special session Wednesday September 10th at 4:30pm-5:00pm CEST*
Monday, September 8th: Welcome to our Campus
Meet your new Geneva Business School family and get the low-down on all the essential information you need to make your time here a success.Monday, September 8th: Welcome to our Campus
Please wear Business Casual Attire for ID Photos
10:00- 11:00 WELCOME & INSIDE GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Feel free to come to campus from 9:30 for coffee and cookies to start our Fall 2025 Welcome Week. Pick up your Welcome Pack and Name Tag and start meeting the rest of the new students & staff.
11:00 - 13:00 Introductory Sessions and Student Photographs (obligatory)
Here you will learn more about our mission, vision, ethics code and details to prepare you for success.
During the morning you will:
Attend the formal Welcome to the Madrid Campus and introduction to our Academic Team
Attend the Student Experience presentation to learn about campus activities, the Student Council, internships and how we can support you as you settle in to life in Madrid-
Have your photo taken - please remember to dress appropriately (business or business casual is recommended)
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break
Mingle over lunch on campus and sign up for this week's fun activities.
15:00 - 15:30 Citylife Presentation
Citylife focuses on providing information and support to international students. Learn about how to adapt to life in Madrid.
15: 30 - 16:00 Life in the Move
Learn about the NIE/TIE (residence card), "empadronamiento,"Facing issues with your NIE, visa, or apartment? Our relocation partners will cover the essentials of relocation services and offer their support to ensure a smooth transition to your new life in Madrid,
16:00 - 18:00 Keys for success
Alexa Doman will provide the mental health strategies that will help you succeed personally and professionally during your studies
Tuesday, September 9th: "De Madrid al Cielo" - getting to know the city
Tuesday, September 9th: "De Madrid al Cielo" - getting to know the city
Please wear comfortable city clothes and don't forget the sun screen.....
Please wear comfortable city clothes and don't forget the sun screen.....
10:30 Meet on Campus for a Walking Tour
Although Madrid is about as far from the sea as you can get, this will not stop us from incorporating an aquatic activity. Please wear comfortable shoes and splash on the sun cream for a leisurely stroll through Barrio Salamanca and down to the Retiro. Don't forget to take photos - there will be prizes....
We estimate that the activity will take approximately 2-3 hours though we hope that you will continue to explore this fantastic city!
The campus staff will be available all day for individual questions and consultations
Wednesday, September 10th: Down to Business
Wednesday, September 10th: Down to Business
Bring your laptop to school and let's get started.
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9:30 - 10:30 We are a Google Campus.
Test your access to our platforms and learn how to get the most out of Google.
10:30 - 11:00 Refreshments
Time for coffee and maybe a cookie?
11:00 - 13:00 Meet our instructors for a business challenge.
What can you bring to the table? Work with your team mates to find the most innovative solutions to the challenge ..... who will be the winning team?
15:00 - 16:30 Keys for success
Alexa Doman will provide the mental health strategies that will help you succeed personally and professionally during your studies
16:30 - 17:00 Asynchronous Study
By invitation. Asynchronous students only - Jacobo Dominguez will explain how this works and what you will need to do to be successful if you are obliged to be asynchronous.
Thursday, September 11th: Spanish Placement & Warner Park
Thursday, September 11th: Spanish Placement & Warner Park
¿Hablas español? If not, come and sign up for classes.
Dress for fun and comfort for the Warner Park trip.
9:00 - 11:30 Spanish Placement
Make the most of being in Madrid to learn or to improve your Spanish with our amazing instructor, Paloma Garcia Casenave! Classes are free to all students and BIM students can also achieve 1.5 academic credits for successful completion of each level. Come to campus from 9.00 so that we can place you in the correct Spanish class.
Make the most of being in Madrid to learn or to improve your Spanish with our amazing instructor, Paloma Garcia Casenave! Classes are free to all students and BIM students can also achieve 1.5 academic credits for successful completion of each level. Come to campus from 9.00 so that we can place you in the correct Spanish class.
11:00 - ? Warner Park
Meet on campus for a trip to the Warner Park - Madrid's theme Park. Dress for fun and enjoy the rides with your new friends. Limited spaces - don't forget to sign up! ADD SIGN UP We will leave together from the campus for an afternoon of fun. Students can stay as long as they like and will be responsible for making their own way back.
Friday, September 12th:
Friday, September 12th:
The Student Experience and Academic Teams will be available to provide personal assistance between 9:00 and 14:00
Enjoy the weekend and get ready for your first classes on Monday!
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