IE University: In Their Shoes – Teresa Olombrada

Teresa Olombrada grew up in Brussels, just steps away from the main institutions of the
European Union. And after living and studying in that environment, she grew enchanted with the
idea of becoming a diplomat.

For her, IE University’s main points of appeal were the chance to pursue the dual degree she
wanted, as well as the opportunity to come back to Segovia and find her roots. Teresa says she
chose the program because it strikes the right balance between the study of comparative law
and international relations, allowing students to trace the foundations of countries’ policymaking
and politics back to their individual approaches to law.

Through her internship with the IE University Athletics department, Teresa undertook a project
to promote sports participation among young girls and women in Segovia. She notes that the
transition between the classroom and the professional world is a smooth one because of the
university’s expert faculty and practical, collaborative approach to learning.

In the podcast, Teresa explains why her philosophy has always been to say yes to every
opportunity—from studying abroad in Istanbul to leading the university’s women’s soccer team
as captain—and why it’s made her who she is today.