ESADE EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE

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ESADE EXCHANGE STUDENT

GUIDE

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ABOUT THE GUIDE

Dear Exchange Student::

Thank you for choosing ESADE for your Exchange Programme. Hopefully, the information included in this guide will help to make your entry into ESADE as easy and as pleasant an experience as possible. Please take the time to carefully read through the entire guide and then save it for future reference. You will also need to consult it during your stay in ESADE.

If you have any questions about the information provided or would like to suggest ways of improving the guide, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We look forward to meeting you in person in the near future.

Best regards from the International Relations Team,

Antonia M. Serra Clara Kirchner Margarita Morey Director Exchange Coordinator Exchange Coordinator

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ABOUT ESADE

In 1958, a small group of innovative businessmen imagined the future. ESADE is the outcome of their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, with over 40 years of experience, ESADE continues to make positive contributions to the development of entrepreneurial leaders as well as their staff and organisations, fostering social responsibility and an ethical commitment to their companies. ESADE has become an important centre for research in the ever-changing fields of social science, management, law and economics as well as a forum for discussing and evaluating current and foreseeable socio-political, cultural and technological developments. ESADE has long been distinguished by its commitment to pluralism. Although Spain's past political situation sometimes made this difficult, the school has always accepted and respected a variety of opinions and beliefs, and this has no doubt contributed towards shaping ESADE's reputation as a progressive, dynamic institution.

Today, ESADE ranks prominently among university institutions in both Spain and abroad, serving the public interest by educating future leaders of society, carrying out research and analysis and actively participating in government projects.

ESADE has developed a cooperative culture focused on teamwork, closely following the trends in the current corporate climate. The business school strives to train business people with an open, entrepreneurial spirit, capable of leading a team through the changes that challenge them day after day, providing fast responses and knowing how to take advantage of the opportunities that those ongoing changes have to offer.

The innovative spirit that marked ESADE from the beginning remains as alive today as ever.

International Outlook

Right from the start, ESADE has opted for an international focus. It is one of the founding members of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS). ESADE is also a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Association of MBAs (AMBA), The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the Latin American Council of Business Schools (CLADEA) and numerous other academic and professional associations.

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Accreditations

ESADE’s Business School received the EQUIS Quality Label awarded by the EFMD in 1998 and the corresponding reacreditation in 2002. The MBA Programme was first accredited by AMBA in 1994 and reaccredited in 1999. In 2001 the AACSB accredited the Degree Programmes at ESADE. The Business School became one of only four European Schools to have this triple accreditation.

A BRIEF HISTORY

1954 Members of the Catalan business community set up a private foundation with the aim of creating a management school in Barcelona (Spain). 1958 The foundation joined forces with the Society of Jesus and the ESADE

Business School was founded.

1965 The ESADE Language School was founded.

1965 ESADE moved into a specially constructed building in the Pedralbes district.

1980 Permanent facilities for Executive programmes were inaugurated in Madrid.

1983 Building 2 was inaugurated in Barcelona. 1992 Building 3 was inaugurated in Barcelona.

1992 The Fundació ESADE joined the Universitat Ramon Llull, a federation of long-established private schools of higher education that was formed in 1991, and took responsibility for the university's teaching and research programmes in legal science, creating the ESADE Law School which enhances the standard curriculum with a particular emphasis on international and business law.

1995

The ESADE Business School also joined the Universitat Ramon Llull, bringing the number of federated schools to 8, with a total enrolment of

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ESADE ACTIVITIES

BUSINESS SCHOOL • Graduate School

• Full Time MBA • MBA Part Time • Executive MBA • Executive Education

• Executive Programmes • In-company Training

ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ADMINISTRACIÓN Y DIRECCIÓN DE EMPRESAS

• Combined Undergraduate and Master in Management Program • Ph.D. Programme in Management Sciences

• Institutes LAW SCHOOL

• Combined Undergraduate and Master in Law Program • Ph.D. Programme in Law

• Post-graduate Qualifications in Law LANGUAGE EXECUTIVE CENTER

• Language courses in English, French, German and Spanish • In-company Language Training

• Teacher Education ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ESADE has an Alumni Association with a membership of 21,000 through which former students can keep in touch with fellow graduates and with the school itself. The Association publishes an annual Alumni Directory and a periodical magazine. It also sponsors continuing education courses and clubs for various alumni interest groups. Moreover, it offers a series of professional career support services and activities. For more information check www.aaaesade.net

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ESADE GENERAL INFORMATION

(A) Avinguda de Pedralbes, 60-62 08034 – Barcelona Spain (T) 34 93 280 6162 (F) 3493 204 8105 (W) www.esade.edu

LOCATION

ESADE is in a residential neighbourhood called Pedralbes in the North-West part of Barcelona. The main building is located at the top of Avinguda Pedralbes on the right-hand side of the street if you are coming up from the centre of town.

It can be easily reached by:

• Underground: Line 3 (green) Maria Cristina stop (20 minutes walking) • Ferrocarrils Catalans: (a different underground line) Reina Elisenda

stop (15 minutes walking)

• Buses: 78, 63, 75, 22 and 64 (5 minutes walking)

• Taxi: Taxis provide fast and inexpensive service in Barcelona. The fare from the city centre (Plaça Catalunya to ESADE is usually about 8€)

Taxis provide the fastest transportation from the airport (at approximately 15-18€). However, there are buses and trains that go directly to the city centre, where one can transfer to the public transportation network.

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ESADE is located in three buildings. BUILDING 1

(A) Avinguda de Pedralbes, 60-62 (H) Monday to Friday 07:30 - 02:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00

Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

Director General’s Office

ESADE Management School Dean's Office ESADE Area Universitaria Office (Unioffice) Central Services

Faculty Offices

Data Processing Centre (CPD) Auditorium

International Relations Service

CEMS office

BUILDING 2

(A) Carrer Marqués de Mulhacén, 40-42 (H) Monday to Friday 07:30 - 02:00

Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 Sunday 10:00-14:00 and 16:00- 20:00

Library and Corporate Documentation Centre “El Corte Inglés” Travel agency

Central Career Services

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12 BUILDING 3

(A) Avinguda d’Esplugues, 92-96 (H) Monday to Friday 07:30 - 22:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

MBA Office

Executive Development Centre (CDD)

Alumni Association

Business Information Centre

Language School

Language Learning Centre “El Corte Inglés” Travel agency “Caja Madrid” branch office “Abacus” bookshop

Library

Carpa (cafeteria)

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SECURITY IN THE BUILDINGS

The Security Service is responsible for controlling the circulation of people in the three buildings as well as the entrances and exits at night and at the weekends.

In addition, all students are asked to follow these security measures:

• Never leave portable computers, bags, helmets, coats or any other personal belongings unattended in the corridors or other public areas.

• Always close the windows and lock the doors of a car parked in the street and remove radios and other valuables from sight.

• Always lock parked motorcycles and bicycles and secure helmets to the motorcycle or carry them with you.

• In case of robbery always file a report with the National Police as soon as possible. If you need help with this see R. La Rose, the International Student Advisor. The closest police station to ESADE is at:

(A) Carrer Iradier, 11 (T) 93 290 3800

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WEB and INTRANET

www.esade.edu

ESADE INTRANET

Intranet was specially created for students enrolled in ESADE's long-term programs. It can be accessed through:

www.esade.edu/intranet

Through Intranet you can contact all ESADE services for any information you might need. You can also contact fellow students, faculty and administrative staff. Most required paperwork can be handled through Intranet, saving time and eliminating the need to wait in lines or make extra trips to the school.

Intranet can be accessed from any computer connected to Internet. Computers for student use are available in all three buildings.

Computer access is personalized. The Registrar's Office will furnish you with a Username and Password, which will allow you to use the computers, e-mail and other services and will guarantee that all information is kept confidential. You can use computers to:

• Consult curricula, the course syllabus book and course schedules • Apply to change courses and check necessary authorizations • Consult exam dates

• Check your grades • Request certificates

• Consult the Student Directory

• Access information from the Career Services

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Once you have been admitted to ESADE’s Exchange Student Programme, there are a number of further steps you must take.

Information available through ESADE Intranet:

- Welcome letter and ESADE Exchange Student Guide

- Class schedule, course description and Registration Rules

- Information on Spanish courses for non-Spanish speakers

- Information on Orientation Programme

- Information on Housing and Visa Matters

Note: If you cannot consult all the above items contact Ms. Araceli Domènech in the Registrar’s Office immediately.

(L) Building 1, Ground Floor (T) 93 – 280-61-62 Ext. 2226 (@) [email protected]

What you should do upon arrival at ESADE:

- Go to the Registrar’s Office in Building 1 immediately! We will be happy to welcome you and assist you during your first days at ESADE.

- Locate your post box and get your ESADE student I.D. card. If it is not in your post box go to the Registrar’s Office and request it.

- Update your local address as soon as possible, through ESADE’s Intranet (at Academic Services).

- Attend the Welcome Session and meet the Exchange Coordinators and Director of the International Relations Service.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please bring the following items with you:

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REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Located on the ground floor of Building 1. This is the office which is responsible for getting your pre-arrival and course registration materials to you. They are also responsible for getting your final grades to your home university. The person for you to contact in this office is Ms. Eva Calves. Her e-mail address is [email protected] and her phone number is 34-93-280-61-62 Extension 2226. Most transactions with this office can be done over the ESADE Intranet.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SERVICE

This department is responsible for maintaining the relationships between ESADE and the universities around the world with whom we have exchange agreements. Any contact with your home university will be made through this office. If your home university needs to get in touch with you they will do so through this office.

The International Relations Service Director is:

Ms. Antònia M. Serra ([email protected] - tel. 34-93-280-61-62 Ext. 2241) The two Exchange Coordinators are:

Ms. Clara Kirchner ([email protected] - tel. 34-93-280-61-62 Ext. 2366), CEMS Coordinator and Exchange Coordinator for Europe.

Building 1, 1st floor, Unioffice.

Ms. Margarita Morey ([email protected] – tel. 34-93-280-61-62 Ext. 2259), Exchange Coordinator for USA, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Oceania. Building 1, main floor, Dean’s office

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR

The International Student Advisor is the person to see for any non-academic help you may need during your Exchange Programme. His job is to help you to quickly and comfortably settle into ESADE and Barcelona and to take care of you while you are here with us.

Ms. Jura Zymantas, [email protected], Building 3, room B001 (floor -2)

International students can consult him for:

- Help with finding temporary and more permanent accomodations.

- Help with solving any housing related problems during your stay.

- Medical or dental care referral and Emergency Medical help.

- Counselling services.

- Help with obtaining your initial Student Visa and with renewals of Visas.

- Help with opening a bank account.

- Help with dealing with the local police if the need arises.

- Help with finding sports centres.

- Help with planning travel within Spain.

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INTERNAL COMMUNICATION SOURCES

ESADE is equipped with a number of information sources. The most important are:

Intranet / e-mail ESADE’s Intranet address is: www.esade.edu/intranet. You can access your electronic mail inbox at ESADE through the Intranet. This will allow you to send and receive information from all ESADE students, faculty and administrative services. The Intranet is the principal means of communication between ESADE and the students. It is very important that you check announcements on the Intranet bulletin board daily.

Post boxes Through your personal post box, you will receive information and all class readings for the courses you are taking. If you don't receive the material your classmates are receiving, contact the Registrar’s Office.

Notice boards All official communications are posted on the notice boards. Be sure to consult them daily.

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ACADEMIC FACILITIES

DATA PROCESSING CENTER (CPD)

Facilities:

Computer rooms are equipped with PC-compatible computers connected to a LAN and a number of Laser printers.

(L) Building 1, -1 Floor and Building 3, Floor B

(@) [email protected]

Building 1 (6 rooms):

Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 01:45 Saturday 10:00 - 19:45 Sunday 10:00 - 19:45 (H) Building 3 (2 rooms):

Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 22:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:45

Student areas in Building 3 are also equipped with computers.

Students are allowed to work within these hours except when computer rooms are occupied by classes. This is indicated by a sign on the door of the computer room (clase, examen, or tutoría). A weekly schedule posted at the CPD entrance lists the hours when computer rooms are reserved for classes. You should always carry your student ID with you when going to the computer rooms. You may be asked to show it before entering.

Students must provide their own paper for the printers. Paper can be purchased in the ABACUS bookshop (see “Other Services”). If the book store is closed, paper can be purchased from the Data Processing Centre’s (CPD) office:

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Username To work on the computers you need a username and password. You will receive them through your local Exchange Coordinator. If you do not, they should be requested from the Registrar’s Office on arrival. You will also be given your e-mail address at this time.

Information For more information about available computer services (such as e-mail), please contact the CPD Office.

A wireless network covers all of Building 3 (except Floor 2), Building 2 (except the Library) and almost all Building 1. Through this network you can have instant access to all services on Internet, Intranet and Electronic Mail.

Any portable computer with a Wave LAN card that can support protocol 802.11 (the standard protocol of wireless Ethernet) can use this service.

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LIBRARY

MAIN LIBRARY (L) Building 2, -1 Floor (@) [email protected] (W) www.esade.edu/biblio

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 02:00 Saturday 09:30 - 20:00

Sunday 10:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 20:00

You need your ESADE student card to enter the library and to borrow materials. On your first visit ask for a user guide which explains the library services and information resources available.

♦ Library Stock

The ESADE library houses an extensive collection of literature on Management Science, Law and other related subjects. Most of this material is available for lending or reference.

Books, located in the main reading room and arranged in accordance with ESADE's specialized decimal system.

Periodicals, most of them in full text electronic format, have been indexed and are included in one or more databases.

Student Theses and Final Projects

Working papers, from a large number of universities and other institutions.

Annual reports, published by Spanish companies.

International organizations. The ESADE library receives all the materials published by the EU, OECD, ILO, and the World Bank.

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The library’s information resources are available from any computer at ESADE, including the computerised catalogues, CD-ROM databases and online databases. The computers are also connected to Internet.

♦ Bibliographic Information Service

The staff is available to answer library users' questions and help them find the information they need.

Short seminars are held at the beginning of every school year to teach new students how to use the library. Seminars are held both mornings and afternoons to facilitate attendance.

♦ Lending Service

Lending hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 19:30

Sunday 10:00 - 13:30 and 16:00 - 19:30

The Lending Service is in charge of checking out material from the Library and ensuring that borrowed material is returned when due.

Users who attend classes or work in ESADE Building 3 can request loans by e-mail. Items can then be picked up at the Library in Building 3 within the following 24 hours.

♦ Photocopying

The library is equipped with self-service photocopy machines and microfiche readers/duplicators.

LIBRARY (Building 3)

(L) Building 3, Ground Floor (@) [email protected] (W) www.esade.edu/biblio

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 21:00 Saturday 09:30 - 14:00

The library in Building 3 is a branch of the Main Library in Building 2.

The library’s collection consists of specialised material related to teaching and learning English, French, German and Spanish. There is also a collection of basic textbooks which are part of the MBA programme bibliography.

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EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION CENTER (CDE) (L) Building 2, -1 Floor (inside the library)

(F) 34 93 495 3807 (@) [email protected] (W) www.esade.edu/cde

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 14:00

Created in 1969, and located in the main library, the CDE is one of Spain's official repositories for all documents and publications produced by the European Community and is linked to EU databases.

The CDE publishes an electronic bulletin: Butlletí CDE-DEU, which gives monthly information about the European Union. To receive it for free, send an e-mail to [email protected] with the message "subscribe cde-10" in the text.

The CDE is open to the public and free of charge. Services:

• Internet access to computerised catalogues • Reference service and user assistance • Bibliographic references

• Information on scholarships, grants and competitive examinations for positions with EU agencies.

• Press clippings about EU affairs • Photocopying

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BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER (CIE)

Ms. Cristina Català Mr. Toni Sacrest

(L) Building 3, Floor 1, Office 1019 (T) 34 93 280 6162

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00

The CIE is an excellent source of information on companies and industrial sectors in Spain; their products, markets, technologies and all other relevant data.

It is intended for use by students and faculty and includes access to

GUÍAME

, a free national and international business information service especially designed by ESADE, elaborated and maintained by the Business Information Centre.

GUÍAME

can be accessed through:

From ESADE:

www.guiame.com

From outside:

www.guiame.net

GUIAME

contains these databases:

• A directory of business information sources in Spain: associations, directories, specialized professional publications, databases, statistical sources, etc.

• Trade press: full text of articles from professional press.

• Web information: 1,700 web sites containing business information of interest.

• Access to the web sites and annual reports of the 225 most important Spanish companies. It includes access to social and environmental corporate policies.

• Sectorial Flash: provides key data about 36 leading sectors of Spanish industry.

• Spanish Autonomous Community Flashes: links to statistics on industrial sectors in each Autonomous Community.

• International Flash: links to statistics on industrial sectors in 40 countries. • What’s Best for the Company: a thematic selection of the most useful

websites for Spanish companies from a classification of business and legal subjects.

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THE LEARNING CENTRE

Building 3 · Floor A Pere Rosell

[email protected] Tel. 34 93 280 6162

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 21:00 Why use the Learning Centre?

The Learning Centre is designed for individual or small group independent language learning. The resources and materials that are available are only to be used for study in the Learning Centre in order to enhance the language component of your course. The Learning Centre staff is always on hand to help you use the available resources and materials.

What resources are available in the Learning Centre?

Conversation exchange for students of the Language School controlled by the Learning Centre

Multimedia PCs with Internet connections

TV / Video Combos and video exercises

Cassette Players and listening exercises

Audio Listening Posts

Reference materials: dictionaries, grammar, vocabulary and course books.

Audiocassettes and worksheets in English, French, German and Spanish.

Films (original version and subtitled) in English, French, German and Spanish.

Language Learning CD ROMs in English, French, German and Spanish.

News and business magazines in English, French, German and Spanish.

INTER-ACTIVE LEARNING SPACES

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SERVICES AT ESADE

TRAVEL AGENCY (Viajes El Corte Inglés)

There are two branch offices: Building 2

(@) [email protected] (L) Ground Floor

(T) 34 93 280 1946 (F) 34 93 495 2076

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:30

Building 3

(L) Ground Floor (Reception Desk) (T) 34 93 203 5646

(F) 34 93 203 5646

This on-campus travel agency provides all standard travel services and caters to people studying and working in ESADE.

BANK (Caja Madrid)

Clemente Aguilà

Miguel Angel Campuzano, Director Jorge Fernández

Alberto Jariod

(@) [email protected] (L) Ground Floor, Building 3 (T) 34 93 206 5820

(F) 34 93 206 5821

This bank caters to people studying and working in ESADE. In addition to the branch office, there are automatic cash dispensers on the ground floors of every building and in the first floor of Building 1.

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To open an account in a bank in Spain you will need your passport or National Identity Card.

Please note that money transfers can sometimes take up to 10 working days.

BOOKSHOP (

Librería Abacus

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Marian Martí Anna Lluch Lluïsa Yangüela

(L) Ground Floor, Building 3 (T) 34 93 204 7050

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 14:00

15:30 – 20:00

You can buy all materials and books for your courses in this bookshop.

They sell office supplies (envelopes, stamps, etc.), paper for CPD printers, diskettes, transparencies and so on. Other services available through ABACUS are: mail, fax, national and international couriers, binding of written assignments, sale of Telefónica call cards, etc.

CAFETERIA / COFFEE SHOP

• Building 1 Monday to Friday 08:30 - 21:00

Floor -1 Cafeteria-style hot lunches are served between 13:00 and 15:30.

• Building 2 Monday to Friday 08:30 - 21:00 Ground Floor Saturday 08:30 - 15:00

Warm and cold sandwiches, pizzas and salads between 13:00 and 15:30.

• Building 3

Floor 2 Monday to Friday 08:30 - 21:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Cold sandwiches, coffee, refreshments, etc. Floor A Carpa (Cafeteria)

Cafeteria-style hot lunches are served between 12:30 and 14:00

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Of ESADE's four catering services, only the “Carpa” in Building 3 and the main cafeteria in Building 1 provide hot meals. 15-ticket blocks can be purchased and each ticket (price per ticket is around 4.63€) gives you an entrée, a main dish and dessert (bread and beverage included). Sandwiches and fresh bakery goods are served at all ESADE snack bars during the opening hours listed above.

PARKING

Parking is sometimes difficult in the vicinity of ESADE because several universities are located in the area. Don't forget to remove your car radio and personal belongings.

Parking spaces are available at reduced rates in the garage of Building 3. The entrance is on Carrer Caballeros.

COPY MACHINES

All machines operate with copy cards, which are sold in automatic vending dispensers in Building 1 (Floor -1), Building 2 (the study area) and Building 3 (Floor A). With copy cards the cost per copy is 0.03€.

SPORT FACILITIES

There are no sports facilities on the ESADE campus.

The “Nou Can Caralleu” sport centre offers to ESADE students and staff the possibility of doing any kind of sport activities for reduced prices. It is close to the “Residencia Universitària Sarrià” (15 minutes walking from ESADE, or bus line 66).

(@) [email protected] (A) Carrer Esports, s/n

08017 – Barcelona (T) 34 93 203 7874 (F) 34 93 280 0210

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CHAPEL

The chapel, located next to Building 1, is open seven days a week. To enter, there is a door code, which should be requested from the Reception Desk in Building 1.

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STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

COORDINADORA D’ALUMNES D’ESADE (L) Building 2, Floor 3

(T) 34 93 280 6162 Ext. 2202

Coordinadora d' alumnes d'ESADE is the representative organ of all students pursuing degrees in Business Administration and Law. It is made up of four delegates in Business Administration per year (two per section from the first to fifth years) and four in Business Law, who are democratically elected by their classmates, plus the presidents of the 7 student associations on campus:

• AIESEC-ESADE

• DAC - Departament d'Activitats Culturals

• International Committe - ENLLAÇOS

• Sports

• Empresa - Joventut • Empresa i Societat

• CEMS CLUB - Community of European Management Schools Student Association

and three student representatives on the Academic Board, two of whom are elected by the general assembly with the third being appointed by the

Coordinadora.

The Coordinadora deals with those questions affecting students and their general interests. It presents proposals on academic, economic or service-related issues to the various commissions and boards in which it participates or to the Director General or Dean. It also coordinates the activities of the different student associations.

COMITÉ INTERNACIONAL DE ESTUDIANTES, ENLACES (CIEE) (L) Building 2, Floor 3

(T) 34 93 280 6162 Ext. 2278 (@) [email protected]

The Comité Internacional de Estudiantes (CIEE) is a student organization whose main objective is to help exchange students get accustomed to their new academic, urban and social surroundings. With this aim, CIEE assigns you a buddy or Enlace, usually a fifth-year-student. Your Enlace can show you the different ESADE Offices and services and help you adapt to your new environment, as well as introduce you to other aspects of Barcelona life. The name and e-mail address of your Enlace is given to you with your information package. For further information, do not hesitate to contact CIEE via e-mail.

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Apart from this, CIEE organizes evenings out and other cultural and social activities for exchange students, as well as trips to interesting sites and cities.

AIESEC-ESADE

(L) Building 2, Floor 3

AIESEC is an international student organization, represented in 81 countries. It seeks to stimulate the training of future managers and create a bridge between study and work by means of international cooperation. International internships organized by AIESEC are valid for your international exchange program; AIESEC organizes seminars and conferences.

CEMS CLUB

(L) Building 2, Floor 3

CEMS CLUB is the local forum for CEMS students to get to know each other outside lectures and business projects. The CEMS CLUB helps new CEMS students to be engaged to the pan-European CEMS Community and to be interlinked with other CEMS Clubs existing in the 17 CEMS Schools. Activities such as Welcome Events or meetings with CEMS Corporate Partners are organised by this student association.

DEPARTAMENT D’ACTIVITATS CULTURALS (DAC) (L) Building 2, Floor 3

DAC is a student organization which organizes cultural events. DAC publishes

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Empresa - Joventut is a student organization that seeks to provide opportunities for students to put their acquired knowledge into practice by carrying out research projects for companies.

EMPRESA SOCIETAT (L) Building 2, Floor 3

This student organization aims to interest students in the problems of developing countries, focussing particularly on the problems of the Third and Fourth Worlds,human rights, the environment, and ethics and the social responsibilities of businesses. EiS also tries to foster contact with students in other universities who share these interests. In line with its objectives, EiS organizes lectures, seminars, an NGO Fair and collaborates on projects in conjunction with non-profit organizations such as Greenpeace, Medicos Mundi, Intermón and others. To contact EiS, send an e-mail message to:

SPORTS OFFICE (Departament d'Esports) (L) Building 2, Floor 3

The Departament d'esports provides sports facilities for both students and faculty throughout the year.

During the first semester exchange students are welcome to join any of the school teams (football, basketball, volleyball) and take part in the Ramon Llull inter-university competitions which normally run from November to March. There is a small registration fee for participation.

During the second semester exchange students can also participate in any of the internal activities organized by the Sports Committee, such as the Esports & Schumpeter week-end, the indoor football championship, the ESADE marathon and others. Please note that any suggestions and/or assistance for future events is always welcome.

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STUDENT VISA

If you have any doubts or questions of clarification about your Visa please contact the International Student Advisor.

BEFORE ARRIVING

Because Visa requirements differ by country, ESADE recommends that you consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country concerning the process for obtaining a Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante). This can be a lengthy process so get started as early as possible.

EU citizens do not require a Visa. All you need is your national identification card. According to EU regulations students from EU countries who will be in Spain for more than 3 months are supposed to apply for a Tarjeta de Régimen Comunitaria when they arrive in Spain. The Tarjeta de Régimen Comunitaria is valid for 2 to 5 years.

Non-EU citizens should go to the nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country to obtain a Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante). You will be asked for the following documents:

• Passport

• Passport-size photos • Proof of financial means

• Proof of acceptance from ESADE

• Other special information required for citizens of your country The specific requirements change from country to country. Eg. The number of photos required, the minimum amount required for proof of financial means, the form of proof of financial means, etc. For this reason you should contact your Spanish Embassy or Consulate before going there to ascertain the exact documentation that you will need to take with you when you go to ask for the Student Visa.

The Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your home country will decide on the duration of the Student Visa that they will give you. In some cases the duration is 3 months, in other cases it is 6 months and in others it will be up to 12 months.

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34 Important Points:

If you plan to travel in and out of Spain during the period shown on your Student Visa, you should ask for a multiple-entry Visa instead of a single entry Visa.

In the past, some students have arrived in Spain on a Tourist Visa and then asked for a Student Visa once they arrived. The Spanish government has advised us that they will no longer issue Student Visas from Spain. This means that if you enter Spain on a Tourist Visa and then ask for a Student Visa you may be required to return to your home country to apply for the Student Visa. The Spanish consulates in various countries sometimes instruct students who are coming to Spain for only three months to come on a Tourist Visa instead of a Student Visa. The Tourist Visa is also valid for three months and is much easier to obtain. Follow the advice of the Spanish Consulate.

If you are living outside your home country when you apply for the Student Visa to come to Spain, the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in the country where you are currently residing may require you to return to your home country to ask for the Student Visa. Never assume that you will be able to obtain a Student Visa from a Spanish Embassy or Consulate outside your home country. Check with them to ensure that you will be able to obtain the Student Visa.

AFTER ARRIVING

Students from EU countries who will be in Spain for more than 3 months are required to obtain a Targeta de Régimen Comunitario when they arrive in Spain.

Students from Non-EU countries are required by Spanish Law to apply for a

Tarjeta de Estancia if they will be here longer than the time shown on their Student Visa. This “tarjeta” should be applied for one month prior to the expiration of the original Student Visa. Once obtained it is usually valid for one year and can be renewed once. With the Tarjeta de Estancia students can leave and re-enter Spain as much as they like during the time that it is valid. Non-Community students can receive the help of the Universitat Ramon Llull Central Services to process the renewal of their student visa. The university will carry out a centralized management so that the student does not have to report in person to the appropriate organization (Subdelegación del Gobierno Civil). Please therefore read the enclosed document. Once in ESADE, you will be advised of the procedure to follow.

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Essential condition:

1) Possess a letter D student visa for stays of more than 6 months or a letter C + D visa for stays of less than 6 months. If you do not have either of these documents, it is not possible to carry out any action with the Barcelona “Subdelegación del Gobierno Civil”.

Other requirements:

2) Demonstrate that you have sufficient economic resources for your stay in Barcelona. For this it is necessary to enclose a proof of financial means. This must be a notarised document from a bank guaranteeing that periodic transfers are received or that you have a bank account with the minimum balance required. Last year it was approximately € 4,200. The original document that was used to obtain the Student Visa can be used again if it is in Spanish. If the candidate has a grant, the certificate for the same should be presented.

3) Present an official letter stating that you are a student in ESADE and how long you will be here. You should ask for this letter at the Registrar’s Office in Buidling 1 five days in advance.

4) Complete the Application for Authorization of Study Stay (Solicitud de Autorización de Estancia por Estudios) forms, which you can download from www.mir.es - Extranjeros – Modelos de Solicitud – Tarjeta de Estancia. Remember to include ESADE’s VAT number (CIF): G-59716761.

5) Present original and photocopy of your passport, valid for over 6 months. 6) Present 4 passport-size photos.

All documents not in Spanish must be translated and notarised.

For more information you can consult the Ministerio del Interior website:

www.mir.es

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36 CONSULATES IN BARCELONA

National embassies are located in Madrid, but most countries have consulates in Barcelona. Some of these are listed below, but a complete list can be found in the yellow pages under the heading ‘consulados’.

Country (A) (T)

Argentina Passeig de Gràcia, 11, 2nd Floor, 2nd door 34 93 304 1200 Austria Carrer Mallorca, 214, Ático Floor, 1st door 34 93 453 7294 Belgium Carrer Diputació, 303, 1st Floor 34 93 467 7080 Brazil Passeig de Gracia, 21, Principal Floor 34 93 488 2288 Canada Carrer Elisenda de Pinós, 10 34 93 204 2700 China Avinguda del Tibidabo, 34 34 93 254 1196 Denmark Rambla Catalunya, 33, 3rd Floor, 1st door 34 93 488 0222 France Ronda Universitat, 22 Bis, 4th_Floor _{34 93 270 3000}

Finland Carrer Puigxuriguer, 17, Ground Floor 34 93 443 1598 Germany Passeig de Gràcia, 111, 11th Floor 34 93 292 1000 Great Britain Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13th Floor 34 93 366 6200 Greece Avinguda Diagonal, 593, 6th Fllor, 2nd door 34 93 321 2828 Hungary Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 19th Floor 34 93 405 1950 India Carrer Teodor Roviralta, 21 34 93 212 0916

Italy Carrer Mallorca, 270 34 93 467 7305

Netherlands Avinguda Diagonal, 601, 4th Floor 34 93 410 6210 Norway Carrer Balmes, 184, 5th Floor, 2nd door 34 93 218 4983 Philippines Avinguda Diagonal, 600, 4th_{Floor, 1}st_{door 34 93 362 4303}

Poland Avinguda Diagonal, 593, 6th Floor 34 93 322 0542 Portugal Ronda Sant Pere, 7, 1st Floor, 1st door 34 93 318 8150 Perú Carrer Córcega, 270, 2nd Floor, 6th door 34 93 415 4999 Singapore Carrer Rosselló, 257, 4th Floor 34 93 237 8401 South Africa Carrer Teodora Lamadrid, 7 34 93 418 6445 Sweden Carrer Mallorca, 279, 4th Floor, 3rd door 34 93 488 2501 Switzerland Gran Via de Carles III, 94 34 93 330 9211 United States Passeig Elisenda de Montcada, 23 34 93 280 2227 Venezuela Carrer Provenza, 278, 3rdFloor 34 93 488 2012Japan Avinguda Diagonal, 662, 3rd_Floor _{34 93 280 3433}

Korea Carrer González Amigo, 15 (Madrid) 34 91 353 2000 Malaysia Passeig de Colom, 11, 3rd Floor 34 93 310 2020 Mexico Avinguda Diagonal, 626, 4th Floor 34 93 201 1822

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INSURANCE

For insurance of any kind you can contact the following Insurance Broker: CONFIDE

Pilar Soldevila

(@) [email protected] (A) Carrer Aribau, 198, 4th_Floor

08022 - Barcelona (T) 34 93 306 5353 (F) 34 93 306 5354

This broker can help you to decide what you should insure and who will give you the best policy. They cover home, auto and health among other types of insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All international students are required to have valid medical insurance coverage for the entire time they are in Spain.

Because terms differ according to your country of origin, ESADE recommends that you request complete information from your insurance company before coming to Spain.

Students from EU countries

If you are covered by your country’s national insurance system, you should request an E111/E128 form in your home country, which entitles you to free medical assistance from the Spanish public health system.

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Students from Non-EU countries

You are required to arrange private insurance to cover medical care in Spain. Consult your insurance company about the specific details and exact procedure to follow should you need medical attention while in Spain.

If you have not arranged insurance before coming to Barcelona, or prefer to deal with a Spanish insurance company, you can contact the following two local health insurance companies:

Sanitas S.A. de Seguros

(A) Passeig de Gracia, 87, 8th Floor 08008 - Barcelona

(T) 34 93 488 2383 Robresa

Manon Oller

(@) [email protected] (A) Carrer Balmes, 243

08006 – Barcelona

(T) 34 93 238 0215 – 34 93 415 1529 – 677 619 201

These are private insurance companies totally independent from ESADE. For any questions concerning medical care you can consult the International Student Advisor.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

All ESADE students are covered by a private insurance company for any accident occuring while on the ESADE premises.

In case of accident you can go to one of the following centres:

CLINICA ASEPEYO

(A) Carrer Anglí, 38-40

08017 – Barcelona

(T) 34 93 204 1800

CLINICA SANT HONORAT

(A) Avinguda Tibidabo, 20

08022 – Barcelona

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HOUSING IN BARCELONA

Although there is a large amount of available housing in Barcelona, in general, it is time consuming to find and expensive. To locate an apartment on your own requires knowledge of the different areas (distritos) in Barcelona because prices vary substantially from one area to another. In addition, newspaper ads are frequently misleading and for the foreigner coming to the city for the first time, this can be a very frustrating experience.

It is highly recommended that you plan to arrive in Barcelona at least one week prior to the start of your Exchange Programme to locate accommodation. With this in mind you should book a room in a hotel (www.barcelonaturisme.com) or the Student Residency before arriving. Then, you may want to choose one of the following options when looking for more permanent housing.

FOR A FEW DAYS

STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL (RESIDENCIA UNIVERSITARIA SARRIA) Cristina Toro

(@) [email protected] (A) Carrer Esports, 1-3

08017 – Barcelona (T) 34 93 204 2886 (F) 34 93 204 0852

(W) www.residenciasarria.com/privat

You can check their daily fees on their web page. It is important that you make your reservation at the soonest and identify yourself as a student in the ESADE Exchange Programme. Most students prefer to live in shared apartments but the “Residencia” is a good starting place if you can book a temporary room. It is often full.

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offers single and double rooms, all with private bath, air conditioning, telephone with voice mail, PC connection and access to Internet. There is also a large study/work room, computer room with free connection to Internet, special rooms for small group work and a cinema with DVD and satellite TV for large screen viewing of sports events. In addition to having beautiful views of the city, the roof top terrace has a swimming pool and sunbathing area.

Adjacent to the Parc de l’Oreneta and the Collserola Mountain Range, the

Residència Universitària Sarrià is surrounded by forests and greenery yet is only a short walk to ESADE. The attractive neighbourhood is within easy reach of downtown Barcelona via bus lines 66 (Can Caralleu – Plaça Catalunya) and 60 (Can Caralleu – Plaça de les Glòries). The closest subway stop is Reina Elisenda, a 15-minute walk from the residence hall. Access to the Barcelona international Airport is approximately 30 minutes by taxi and 1 hour by public transport.

Residència Universitària Sarrià is a unique space for student living. Located in a quiet, smog-free part of the city but just minutes away from the attractions of downtown Barcelona, it has the added advantage of being right next to Nou Can Caralleu, a fully equipped sports complex (see ‘Sport Facilities’).

HOTELS IN BARCELONA

ESADE has special agreements with the following hotels in Barcelona close to ESADE.

Important!

To take advantage of these reduced daily rates you must make your reservation through ESADE’s travel agency:

VIATGES “EL CORTE INGLÉS” (see ‘Travel Agency’)

Note: These are 2003 year prices per person and include the room, a buffet breakfast and IVA (taxes).

Hotel Arenas ****

Carrer Capitán Arenas, 20 08034 - Barcelona

Double room for single occupancy 114,49€ Double room 133,75€

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Hotel Hesperia **** Carrer Vergós, 20 08017 - Barcelona

Double room for single occupancy 128,40€ Double room 151,94€ Monday to Thursday Weekend 110,21€ & 130,54€ Hotel Mikado *** Passeig Bonanova, 58 08017 - Barcelona

Double room for single occupancy 95,23€ Double room 115,56€

Monday to Sunday

For a complete listing of all hotels, hostels and pensiones in Barcelona you should consult the Barcelona Tourist Board’s Website at:

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MORE PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION

RENTAL AGENCIES

The following agencies specialize in arranging accommodation on a short-term basis – one month to one year in furnished apartments. These agencies normally charge a fee for their services. Before going to one of these agencies you should read the section “About the Rental Agencies” that follows the listing.

Rent a Bedroom

Av. Principe de Asturies, 52 08012 - Barcelona

Tel: 34 93 217 2583 Fax: 34 93 416 0845 [email protected] www.rentabedroom.com

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 14:00 and 16:00 – 19:00 Contact person: Nagore Vallejo

(English spoken)

You will find all the information about how to book your bedroom in their website.

Rent A Bedroom can be reached on the Metro (Line 3 > Green > Plaça Lesseps Station) or by bus 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 87.

R to R Carrer Aribau, 217-219 08021 – Barcelona Tel: 34 93 202 3039 Mobile: 619 755 997 [email protected] www.roomtorent.iespana.es Contact person: Anna Agustí

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R to R provide rooms in shared apartments with other MBA ESADE students. It can be reached on the Ferrocarrils Catalans (Muntaner Station or Gràcia Station) or by bus 58, 64, 6, 7, 15, 27, 32, 33 and 34.

BLAU HOUSING

Rambla Catalunya, 14, Principal Floor 08007 - Barcelona

Tel: 34 93 301 1475 Fax: 34 93 301 1579

[email protected] www.blauhousing.com

Monday to Friday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 19.00 Open in August

Contact person: Imma Clerch

Blau Housing is located on the corner of Rambla Catalunya and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, close to Plaça Catalunya and can be easily reached by underground and bus. The nearest metro station is Catalunya. From ESADE you can take the 63 bus directly to the Office (Plaça Universitat stop). The 7, 50, 54, and 56 bus lines also stop near Blau Housing.

Building Urbana

Av. Josep Tarradellas, 116, Principal Floor, 2nd door 08029 - Barcelona Tels: 34 93 439 0998 or 93 430 5566 Fax: 34 93 439 5582 [email protected] www.websm.com/building Monday to Thursday: 15.30 - 18.30 Contact person: María Rosa Martínez Llos

Building Urbana is located on Av. Josep Tarradellas, not far from Plaça Francesc Macià, and you can reach it either by bus or underground. You can take busses 7,59, 66, 27, 41 or 15, and by underground you can take Line 5

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Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 19:00

Friday: 09:00 - 13:00

Contact person: Gemma Martí

Martí Sirera, S.L. is located on the corner of Carrer Provença and Carrer Pau Claris and can be easily reached by Metro (line 3 – Green – Diagonal Station, Passeig de Gràcia exit), by Ferrocarrils Catalans (Provença station) and bus (22,24,28,39,16,17 and 7).

Altiro

Carrer Bertran, 144, Ground Floor (bajos) 08023 - Barcelona

Tel: 34 93 253 0427 [email protected]

Monday to Friday: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 Contact person: Katia Pristin and Ainhoa Modolell

Altiro can be reached on the Ferrocarrils Catalans (Tibidabo Station), Metro (Line 3 > Green > Vallcarca Station), and by bus 22,17,75 and 58.

b at B

Carrer Diputació, 185, 3rd Floor, 1st door 08011 – Barcelona

Mobiles: 667 341 090 / 649 259 665 [email protected]

Contact person: Eduard Figueras Serveis a l’Habitatge

Carrer Casanova, 99, Ground Floor (bajos) 08011 – Barcelona Tel: 34 93 452 1347 Mobile: 653 760 136 Fax: 34 93 454 7926 [email protected] www.serveishabitatge.com

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La Bolsa de Alquileres - Col.legi d’Administradors de Finques Carrer Mallorca, 214

Tel: 34 93 451 0202 Fax: 34 93 451 3735

www.coleadministradores.com

A service from an official governing body of estate agents for registering requirements and access a printout of flats meeting requirements.

Habitatge Jove

Tel: 34 93 484 83 92

A government run agency to support young students looking for accommodation.

About the Rental Agencies

Prices for the 2003-2004 school year start at around 360€ per person per month in shared apartments. Prices vary depending on the neighbourhood, the building, the apartment, the furnishings and the size of the bedroom that you will be renting. The agencies charge a fee for their services and usually require a deposit (approximately one month's rent) from each student in the apartment. This deposit will be returned when the keys are handed in prior to departure. The cost of any damage to the apartment will be deducted from the deposit. Apartments are rented for full months only. Rent is payable on the 1st of each month. Students who leave their rooms before the end of their contract may forfeit their deposit.

It is highly recommended that you check out the apartment before signing a contract. Having said this, some of the rental agencies, upon request, will send you general information about the housing services they offer and a reservation form. If you want to make use of this option you must sign the form and return it. Upon receipt, the rental agency will let you know what accommodation is available. In order to confirm your reservation, you will have to transfer the amount payable in advance. The agency will confirm your reservation upon receipt of payment, and send you more detailed information about your accommodation and how to reach their office upon arrival. Please note that, if you are not satisfied with the apartment or your room when you

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As a rule someone from the agency will take you to your apartment, acquaint you with the equipment in the apartment (washing machine, etc.) and give you the keys. You should give the agency advance notice of your exact date and time of arrival in order to assure that the appropriate arrangements will be made.

If you have problems with the apartment during your stay there you should contact the agency immediately and if the problem is not solved to your satisfaction you should get in touch with the International Student Advisor. Should you wish to extend your stay beyond your term at ESADE, you should notify your rental agency at least one month in advance. Extensions are contingent on availability.

ANOTHER OPTION – BULLETIN BOARDS

Many students feel that the most efficient way to find accommodation is to consult the bulletin boards in the three ESADE buildings. Local students as well as Exchange Students post adverts on these bulletin boards. Most adverts are from students who already have an apartment established and they are looking for one or more students to share the apartment with them. Other ads are posted by private individuals and the adverts are for entire apartments. In these cases several Exchange Students get together to rent the apartment for the duration of their stay in Barcelona. The ads change from day to day. You will also find adverts here from students looking for one or two other students to go with them to the agencies to look for an apartment together. This ensures, to a certain degree, that you will know the people you will be living with.

INTERESTING WEBSITES

Check out these websites for more information on housing options in Barcelona.

WWW.IAGORA.COM - TYPE IN SPAIN AND ESADE WWW.HABITATGEJOVE.COM WWW.BARCELONA-ALLOTJAMENT.COM WWW.BCU.CESCA.ES WWW.PISOCOMPARTIDO.COM WWW.SOLUCIONBCN.COM WWW.HABITAS.INFO WWW.B-HOME.COM

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DISTRICTS OF BARCELONA

1. Ciutat Vella 2. Eixample

3. Sants – Montjuic

4. Pedralbes - Les Corts (ESADE)

5. Sarrià – Sant Gervasi (Olympic Advisors)

(Residència Universitària Sarrià) 6. Gràcia

7. Horta – Guinardó 8. Nou Barris 9. Sant Andreu 10. Sant Martí

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LIVING IN BARCELONA

COST OF LIVING

Estimated monthly budget for single students:

Housing (shared) 360€

Transportation 110€

Other Expenses 330€

Monthly Budget 800€

Estimated monthly budget for married students:

Housing 600€ Transportation 180€

Other Expenses 660€

Monthly Budget 1,440€

WHERE TO LIVE

One of the great advantages of the size of the city is that it is easy to get around. The public transport system works well and taxis are relatively cheap. However, ESADE is positioned on one end of the city, so your links to school are important to bear in mind. Here, we will give a brief and subjective description of the main areas of the city to help you choose where to live. (HINT: get a map to help you understand the next bit)

Barrio Gótico, El Raval & La Ribera

This is the old town area that sits around Las Ramblas and Via Laietana. This is all that most tourists see when they visit and hence is overpriced, busy and populated by less than reputable types. The accommodation here is old, very noisy and often does not have modern facilities. Some areas are becoming trendy, but may be overpriced as a result. Also, many of the areas attract immigrants and tend to have a higher crime rate than other parts of the city, and can be unsafe at night.

Verdict: If you are interested in living or visiting this area check with a Barcelona native to see which streets are safe to live on.

Barceloneta

This is the small point that sticks out to the sea by the port reclaimed from the sea at the end of the nineteenth century. Popular for its fish restaurants, it is busy during the summer as everyone heads for the nearest beach. However, it has a reputation as being rather seedy and a rough neighbourhood to live. Besides, it is a long way across town from school.

Verdict: you will pass through on the way to the beach and curse the number of tourists.

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Eixample

This is a huge area that is easy to identify on the map by the grid structure. The majority of the streets and avenues are one-way, but you soon get used to it (if you don’t come from New York) and the bus network zigzags it’s way across the areas giving very good links. Flats tend to be large often with several bedrooms. Some areas and some streets are more expensive than others, so it is difficult to generalise.

Verdict: very popular with ESADE students, but check out the facilities and links in the specific street.

Gracia

This is one of the old villages that were originally outside the city. It has retained its pretty squares, narrow streets and local markets giving it a very insular (Catalan) atmosphere. It is very popular with both students and locals and there is a large number of renovation works going on. It is well served with transport links to school.

Verdict: Very popular with those who like to live in the throng of local people. Sarrià

An old neighbourhood located closer to ESADE in the north of the city, Sarrià has become a haven for the middle classes fleeing the noise and crowds of the city centre. Thus the quality and size of accommodation here is pretty good, but matched by the prices. Transport links are pretty good both to school and into the centre.

Verdict: Popular area, but slightly more expensive. Les Corts

A small area that was one of the original villages built around a cloth factory outside the city walls, Les Corts is fairly quiet and placid. This is, of course, apart from the presence of a certain football stadium in the area! It is close to school and the shops of Diagonal, as well as transport links around the city. Verdict: quiet and residential, but well placed for connections around town. Port Olímpic

This is the modern redevelopment of dockland area that commenced with the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Much of it is modern and functional in a way that is similar to many redeveloped areas in many modern cities. Work continues to expand the redevelopment to the edge of the city for the 2004 Forum. Prices tend to be higher than other parts of the city and transport links are slightly limited.

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These are neighbouring residential areas in the north of town above Diagonal and between Sarrià and Gràcia. They are popular areas for students to live in with many flats, good facilities and transport links available. It is possible to walk to school but most prefer the quick bus ride!

Verdict: popular area for students with good links.

TRANSPORTATION

Barcelona is a very large and densely populated city and like most cities of its size, traffic and parking is a problem. If you plan to buy a car or bring your own you must keep in mind that parking is a constant problem and you should consider the possibility of renting a space for your car in a parking garage. Many people in Barcelona find that owning a small motorcycle is preferable. On the other hand, the public transportation system in Barcelona is excellent. GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CENTER OF THE CITY

There are three options (bus, train and taxi):

Aerobus This comfortable, air conditioned bus takes you to and from the airport every 15 minutes with stops at Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia and Plaça España.

It costs 3.30€ and runs from Monday to Friday from 05:30 to 22:15 and on weekends and holidays from 06:00 to 22:20.

Train The train will take you to the central station Sants or to Plaça Catalunya in the centre of the city. It runs seven days a week between 06:13 and 22:43 with trains leaving every 30 minutes. It costs 2.15€.

Taxi This is a more expensive option. In addition to the normal fare (approximately 15€) you will pay an airport surcharge and a charge for luggage (ask driver for information in advance).

Please note: the listed fares are subject to change. GETTING AROUND THE CITY

Metro This is the name of the main underground or subway system in Barcelona which provides trains that are comfortable and air conditioned in summer. With five lines it can take you almost anywhere in the city. The closest metro stop to ESADE is María Cristina, line 3 (green).

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Ferrocarrils de Catalunya This is a separate and smaller underground system. It shares some stations with the Metro.The closest station to ESADE is

Reina Elisenda.

Autobus The bus system in Barcelona is extensive. You can usually reach your destination without transferring from one bus to another.. The bus lines that stop nearest to ESADE are the 22, 64, 75, 78 and 63.

Tickets

You can either buy single trip tickets (1.05 €) or a ten-trip ticket (T-10) for 5.80 €. There are also monthly tickets (either 50 trips within 30 days or unlimited travel) if you think you will be using public transport very frequently. For more information about the trains and buses, check out the website of Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona at: http://www.tmb.net

Taxis Taxis are plentiful and quite efficient because they share the same street lanes reserved for the bus system. Barcelona taxis are all the same colour, black and yellow. The cost is reasonable. Make sure that when you start your trip the meter is turned on and that you pay whatever it indicates at the end of your journey. You may be charged extra for carrying luggage or packages. Current fares are posted in view inside the taxi. Tipping the taxi driver is strictly optional. Most people in Barcelona simply round off the fare to the nearest Euro or half-Euro. If the green light on the roof is lit, the taxi is available.

PHARMACIES

Pharmacies are recognizable by a red or green flashing cross, and are open during normal shopping hours (09.00 - 13.30 and 16.30 - 20.00). Many pharmacies are closed on Saturday afternoons. There are always a few pharmacies open outside these hours (farmacias de guardia or farmacias de turno). There are a number of pharmacies which are open 24-hours a day year round. A list of farmacias with late night or 24-hour service can be found in the newspaper and is posted outside each farmacia. This list will also give you the location of the nearest pharmacy.

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usually serve alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and have a small dance floor and “discotecas” which are larger and stay open much later. Normal closing time for bars in Spain is 03:00 but some discotheques remain open until 05:00 or 06:00.

For complete listings of bars and restaurants you should consult one of the many guides available. The “Guía del Ocio” is published every Friday, can be purchased in any news stand (quiosco) and is one of the best.

TELEPHONES

Public telephones for local as well as international calls are readily available almost everywhere in the city. There are street phones and you can also find public phones in most bars and restaurants. Most public phones will accept coins and you can also buy a phone card at any tobacco shop (estanco) or post office. These come in denominations of 6€ and 12€.

The country code for Spain is 34 and all calls in the Barcelona area begin with the number 93. For information about local and national numbers dial 1003 and for international information dial 025.

MOBILE PHONES

The rate of change and the level of new competition in mobile phones make it difficult to say anything apart from, shop around once you get here. All the main European operators who are still functioning are operating in Spain with both pay-as-you-go and contract services.

A common thread among student experiences though seems to be the reluctance to give foreigners contracts rather than pay as you go service immediately. Some are quite happy with this service if it does not restrict the ability to call abroad.

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POSTAL SERVICE

Main Post Office

(L) Plaça d’Antoni López (T) 902 197 197 (information)

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 - 21.00

Saturday 08.00 - 14.00

Post Office nearest ESADE

(L) Avinguda de Pedralbes, 22 08034 – Barcelona

(H) Regular Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 - 21.00

Saturday 09.00 - 14.00

Although Post Offices are open until 21:00, all special services are normally only offered between 09:00 and 14:00 (express mail until 15:00). Stamps can be bought in any Post Office at the ‘Sellos’ counter and in any tobacco shop (estanco). Mailboxes are yellow and are normally located on street corners.

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BARCELONA

SAFETY

Compared to most other cities of its size, Barcelona is a very safe city in which to live. The crime rate is low and the streets, even at night, are unusually safe. Having said this, it would be wise to remember that Barcelona is normally full of tourists and where there are tourists there are always those who will take advantage of visitors who may not know the city well and how to stay safe in it. Even if you do not think you look like a tourist, assume that you will be easily identified as a foreigner by the wrong elements!

ESADE EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE