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The German monetary unit is the euro (€). The euro is subdivided into 100 cents. There are eight euro coins denominated in 2 and 1 euros, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cent(s). Each euro coin has a common European face and a face designed by each monetary member state. All coins can be used in every monetary member country. There are seven euro bills which are differently sized and colored in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euros. Visit www.xe.com or www.oanda.com for current exchange rates.
The German monetary unit is the euro (€). The euro is subdivided into 100 cents. There are eight euro coins denominated in 2 and 1 euros, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cent(s). Each euro coin has a common European face and a face designed by each monetary member state. All coins can be used in every monetary member country. There are seven euro bills which are differently sized and colored in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euros. Visit www.xe.com or www.oanda.com for current exchange rates. We recommend that you exchange about $100-200 into Euros in order to cover incidental...
Berlin has a well-developed public transport system run by the BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe). It is organized in three tariff zones (A, B, and C). Tickets (Fahrkarten) are available for two zones (AB or BC) or for the entire area (ABC) which includes Potsdam outside Berlin. Berlin public transport tickets can be used on subway (U-Bahn), urban railway (S-Bahn), buses, trams (Strassenbahn), and regional trains. More information on Berlin's transportation and current fares can be found at www.bvg.de Commuting You will use public transportation to get around the city. A public transport ticket...
Throughout your stay in Berlin, your mail should be addressed to the center address only (see below), where you will have a mailbox. Your Name c/o IES Abroad Berlin Johanisstrasse 6 10117 Berlin Germany To send packages from the U.S. to Germany, the sender will have to list the value of the item(s) for customs: Used Items (e.g. clothes): If the items are used, for private use, and sent by a family member or friend (and not a company), no custom fees need to be paid if you print the following sentence on the package: “Gebrauchte Kleidung für Eigenbedarf als Student in Berlin.” New Items: If the...
Book your flights according to these official program dates provided by your Home School. Many COVID-19 travel restrictions have eased, but we strongly encourage you to contact the airline to determine their cancellation, change, and refund policies should your travel plans change. IES Abroad will be unable to refund flight fees related to your program. Please also research entry requirements and quarantine possibilities should you book multiple flight legs. Many countries are changing entry requirements daily due to COVID-19 restrictions; it's important you pay attention to every country's...
The visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport which provides proof that you have the permission of the Italian government to enter Italy and study for the allotted time. U.S. & EU Citizens U.S. citizens are not required to have a visa to study on IES Abroad short term programs in Italy. A visa may be required, however, if you plan on extending your stay in Italy beyond 90 days. Check the visa requirements with your Consulate if this applies to you. Non-U.S. Citizens If you will enter Italy on a non-U.S. passport, you may be required to obtain a visa prior to your arrival in...

Jorge Castro

Professor Jorge Castro Gutiérrez is a Chair Professor of Ecology at the University of Granada.
Professor Jorge Castro
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Professor Jorge Castro Gutiérrez is a Chair Professor of Ecology at the University of Granada. He has worked as a researcher, teacher, or visiting professor in different institutions in Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the United States. He currently teaches and/or mentors different pre-and post-graduate courses of Ecology at Granada University as well as for American institutions with visiting programs in Granada, such as IES Abroad.

His research scope is related mostly to Forest Ecology, Restoration Ecology and ecophysiology, including aspects such as plant-animal interactions, plant-plant interactions or plant-soil interactions, with a strong focus on the effect of climate change and global change in Mediterranean forests.

He is the author or coauthor of approximately 130 publications, including scientific papers, book chapters, and articles for broad distribution, and has participated in about 25 national and international research projects related to these fields of research. He has acted as consultant for the Spanish Environmental Agency and for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN). 

Learn more about his research on reforestation.

Global Leadership SerIES: Jorge Castro

Chair Professor of Ecology at the University of Granada
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